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Summary: Such a disappointment
Review: As a beginning, female mountaineer, battling some of the same addictions as Ms. Chisolm, I expected this book to be an inspiration. Instead, it was a great disappointment. Besides being POORLY written, I shudder to think of any other man or woman using Margo as a role model of recovery or mountaineering. After reading her book, I was actually disuaded for sometime from climbing as I saw her complete failure to find any balance in life. I saw no success or victory in her story - only confusion, isolation and self-centeredness.I have NO idea why Margo wants to climb - she sounds utterly miserable on every voyage. Sounds more like her journey is to feed her ego, not her soul.
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Summary: Such a disappointment
Review: As a beginning, female mountaineer, battling some of the same addictions as Ms. Chisolm, I expected this book to be an inspiration. Instead, it was a great disappointment. Besides being POORLY written, I shudder to think of any other man or woman using Margo as a role model of recovery or mountaineering. After reading her book, I was actually disuaded for sometime from climbing as I saw her complete failure to find any balance in life. I saw no success or victory in her story - only confusion, isolation and self-centeredness. I have NO idea why Margo wants to climb - she sounds utterly miserable on every voyage. Sounds more like her journey is to feed her ego, not her soul.
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Summary: whiney rich girl trades addictions
Review: as a substance abuse counselor I shudder to think of readers believing that this woman is moving into health through her self absorbed journey into "accomplishment." It is clear that she had traded addictions and needs to look seriously about parading her narcissistic 'adventures' as growth.
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Summary: A story of courage
Review: If you are looking for a book that will motivate and inspire, this is it. This book is filled with inspiration and the message that one can make changes and choices in their life. Margo shares from her heart and soul and takes us on a fabulous journey of triumph.
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Summary: A story of courage
Review: If you are looking for a book that will motivate and inspire, this is it. This book is filled with inspiration and the message that one can make changes and choices in their life. Margo shares from her heart and soul and takes us on a fabulous journey of triumph.
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Summary: The best book I've read so far about mountaineering
Review: Margo is a special person who has given many people the inspiration to accomplish their dreams. This book was very difficult to put down. I'm now in the process of reading Margo's book again, just in case I missed something the first time around. The most stimulating reading for anyone who has dreams of accomplishing the challenges in their lives. Thanks Margo, for writting this book. Not only has your book inspired me,but it has also given me confidence that was beyond my wildest dreams!
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Summary: An inspiring novel!
Review: The first time I read this book, I had mixed emotions about Margo's life. It seemed to me that she was something of a whiner, who deemed it necessary to tell everyone she met about all her problems, as though she was trying to gain sympathy from everyone. Her life seemed rather simple really, with little mention of the "real world" once she started mountaineering. I still wonder exactly how she paid for all these guided trips. On my second reading through the book, I came to realize that Margo was in fact an extremely strong and inspiring woman, who, when faced with mental and physical problems, overcame them and went on to summit six of the seven highest peaks in the world! It was amazing! Anyway, this book is a definite must for any woman who ever thinks "I can't do it!"
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Summary: whiney rich girl trades addictions
Review: Think it's one of the best mountain climbing books around. Gives one a real feel for the inner strength, drive and determination required for climbing mountains. And the immense psychic rewards. A great book in its gendre.
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Summary: Inspiring book, Combining spirituality and athleticism
Review: Think it's one of the best mountain climbing books around. Gives one a real feel for the inner strength, drive and determination required for climbing mountains. And the immense psychic rewards. A great book in its gendre.
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Summary: poor little rich girl trading addictions
Review: This book clearly reveals the self-narcissism of the author as she uses her trust fund to subsidize her great "adventure." It would be more interesting if she focused on climbing and the journey into health instead of her journey in trading addictions--climbing for eating disorders.
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