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The Boys of Everest: Chris Bonington and the Tragedy of Climbing's Greatest Generation

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Book Synopsis: The exploits of mountaineering’s most colorful band of adventurers The Boys of Everest by Clint Willis tells the gripping story of “Bonington’s Boys,” a band of climbers who reinvented mountaineering during the three decades after Everest’s first ascent. It is a story of tremendous courage, astonishing achievement, and heartbreaking loss. Chris Bonington’s inner circle included a dozen of mountaineering’s most legendary figures—Don Whillans, John Harlin, Dougal Haston, Doug Scott, Peter Boardman, Joe Tasker, and others—who together gave birth to a new brand of climbing. They took increasingly challenging risks on now-legendary expeditions to the world’s most fearsome peaks—and they paid an enormous price. Most of them died in the mountains, leaving behind the hardest question of all: was it worth it?

“Willis’s classy style turns reportage into literature . . . Bonington’s Boys come across as raw, anguished souls . . . As Willis describes in his artful prose, their suffering is not just a means to an end (the summit), it is an end.” –The New York Times

“A gripping adventure saga . . .”–Publishers Weekly

“A death-haunted saga of the scalers of heaven . . .” –Kirkus Reviews

“Mr. Willis tells a story that is gripping and poignant and even appalling . . .” –The Wall Street Journal

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Embark on an unforgettable journey through the gripping exploits of mountaineering's most legendary figures in The Boys of Everest: Chris Bonington and the Tragedy of Climbing's Greatest Generation. Written by Clint Willis, this remarkable book unveils the awe-inspiring story of "Bonington's Boys," a group of climbers who revolutionized mountaineering in the decades following Mount Everest's first ascent. Brace yourself for a tale of astonishing bravery, monumental achievements, and heart-wrenching tragedies.

In this literary masterpiece, Willis delves into the lives of iconic climbers such as Don Whillans, John Harlin, and Doug Scott, who risked it all to conquer the world's most treacherous peaks. Together, they blazed a trail of daring exploration, pushing the boundaries of what was thought possible. Yet, their pursuit of greatness came at an immense cost, as many met their end in the unforgiving embrace of the mountains.

Willis's writing transforms mere reportage into captivating literature, exposing the raw, anguished souls of Bonington's Boys. Their suffering becomes not just a means to reach the summit, but an end in itself—a profound exploration of the human spirit. The New York Times praises Willis's poignant prose, highlighting the emotional depth with which he portrays the climbers' triumphs and tribulations.

Prepare yourself for a death-haunted saga of indomitable souls ascending towards the heavens. Kirkus Reviews aptly captures the book's gripping nature, reminding us that the pursuit of greatness often comes with a price. The Wall Street Journal hails Willis's storytelling as gripping, poignant, and even appalling. With each turn of the page, you will be captivated by the profound influence of Bonington's Boys and the sacrifices they made in pursuit of their dreams.

Immerse yourself in The Boys of Everest and discover the untold stories of mountaineering's greatest heroes. Was it all worth it? Find out for yourself by grabbing your copy now:

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