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Honouring High Places: The Mountain Life of Junko Tabei

Name: Honouring High Places: The Mountain Life of Junko Tabei
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Book Synopsis: A collection of personal stories and reflections based on the memoirs of Junko Tabei, the first woman to climb Mount Everest and the Seven Summits. Honouring High Places is a compelling collection of highlights from Junko Tabei's stirring life that she considered important, inspiring and interesting to mountaineering culture. Until now, her works have been available only in Japanese, and RMB is honoured to be sharing these profound and moving stories with the English-speaking world for the first time.

The collection opens on Mount Everest, where the first all-women's expedition is met with disaster but pushes on against all odds. The story then shifts to the early years of Tabei's life and reflects on her countryside childhood as a frail girl with no talent for sport, and cultural expectations that ignored her passion for mountains.

With reminiscences of the early days of female climbers on Everest, the deaths of fellow mountaineers, Tabei's pursuit of Mount Tomur, a cancer diagnosis, and efforts to restore a love for nature in the surviving youth of the Fukushima earthquake and tsunami that hit Japan in 2011, this beautifully curated collection of essays captures the essence of a notable time and the strength of character of one of the 20th and 21st centuries' female mountaineering pioneers.

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Introducing "Honouring High Places: The Mountain Life of Junko Tabei" - a captivating memoir that transports you to the daring world of mountaineering. Junko Tabei, the first woman to conquer Mount Everest and the Seven Summits, shares her inspiring and incredible journey in this extraordinary collection of personal stories and reflections. Discover the thrill of climbing the world's highest mountains and the challenges that Junko faced to achieve her dreams.

Unveiling an untold treasure, this book brings Junko Tabei's remarkable experiences to the English-speaking world for the first time. Immerse yourself in the struggles, triumphs, and adventures that shaped her mountaineering career. Dive into the heart-stopping tale of the all-women's expedition on Mount Everest - a true testament to the indomitable human spirit. Brace yourself for a rollercoaster of emotions as you follow Junko's journey from a fragile girl with no sporting abilities to a trailblazing pioneer in the world of mountaineering.

This captivating collection also delves into the darker moments of Junko's life, from mourning the loss of fellow climbers to battling a cancer diagnosis. But it doesn't end there. Junko's determination shines through as she works tirelessly to restore a love for nature among the youth affected by the devastating Fukushima earthquake and tsunami of 2011.

With each essay meticulously curated, "Honouring High Places" captures the very essence of a remarkable era. It vividly portrays the grit, resilience, and unwavering spirit of Junko Tabei - a true icon of female mountaineering. Let her inspiring tales ignite a fire within you to chase your dreams and conquer your own personal mountains.

Don't miss out on this transformative memoir that brings to life the triumphs and tribulations of Junko Tabei. Take a step into the thrilling world of mountaineering by securing your copy of "Honouring High Places" today. Click here to get your hands on this captivating book now.

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