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Fragile Edge: A Personal Portrait of Loss on Everest

Name: Fragile Edge: A Personal Portrait of Loss on Everest
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Book Synopsis: "Maria Coffey's tale is at once a deeply personal love story and a penetrating look into the world of professional climbers. Such clarity and honesty are seldom seen in mountain writing." - Greg Child, author of Postcards from the Ledge

Critically acclaimed Fragile Edge won the coveted the International Literary Mountain prize for Maria Coffey's eloquently written story of how climbing tragedies affect those who are left behind. This is a powerful story describes how she survived the loss of her long-time partner, dealing with the sorrow and confusion, anger and healing.

With openness and honesty, Coffey describes her love affair with elite British mountaineer Joe Tasker, who perished with his climbing partner Peter Boardman while attempting Everest's then-unclimbed Northeast Ridge in 1982. She relives her experiences, first within the hard-partying mountaineering scene and then during her long journey to understanding and acceptance of the tragedy that cost her the man she loved. She gives us an insider's view of the life of a world-class mountaineer and recounts her deeply moving pilgrimage with Boardman's widow across Tibet, a journey that retraced Tasker and Boardman's steps to their abandoned Advance Base Camp at 21,000 feet on Everest.

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Experience the captivating true story of survival and love with Fragile Edge: A Personal Portrait of Loss on Everest. Maria Coffey's gripping tale has garnered critical acclaim and won the prestigious International Literary Mountain prize. In this deeply personal and honest account, Coffey takes readers on a journey through the world of professional climbers and the profound impact that climbing tragedies have on those left behind.

With her eloquent writing, Coffey vividly shares her own experience of surviving the loss of her partner and the challenges she faced in dealing with sorrow, confusion, anger, and healing. She offers a rare glimpse into the intense and often misunderstood world of mountain climbing, capturing the highs and lows, the joys and sorrows that accompany such a daring pursuit.

What sets Fragile Edge apart is the author's authenticity and vulnerability. Coffey bares her soul as she recounts her intense love affair with renowned mountaineer Joe Tasker, who tragically perished on Everest's treacherous Northeast Ridge in 1982, alongside his climbing partner Peter Boardman. Through Coffey's eyes, readers are transported into the vibrant mountaineering scene, and then taken on a cathartic pilgrimage to retrace the footsteps of her lost love.

This poignant and compelling narrative is a testament to the strength of the human spirit and the power of love. Join Maria Coffey on her transformative journey of understanding and acceptance, as she navigates the depths of grief and finds her way back to life. Don't miss out on this unforgettable tale that has touched the hearts of readers worldwide.

Ready to embark on a captivating journey of love and loss? Get your copy of Fragile Edge: A Personal Portrait of Loss on Everest today and discover the unbreakable bonds that exist even in the face of tragedy.

Get your copy of Fragile Edge: A Personal Portrait of Loss on Everest now and experience the gripping story that has earned international acclaim.

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