Product Description

"Touching the Void" is the heart-stopping account of Joe Simpson's terrifying adventure in the Peruvian Andes. He and his climbing partner, Simon, reached the summit of the remote Siula Grande in June 1995. A few days later, Simon staggered into Base Camp, exhausted and frost-bitten, with news that Joe was dead. What happened to Joe, and how the pair dealt with the psychological traumas that resulted when Simon was forced into the appalling decision to cut the rope, makes not only an epic of survival but a compelling testament of friendship.

Product Details

• Amazon Sales Rank: #1435 in Books
• Published on: 1998-01-01
• Original language: English
• Binding: Paperback
• 176 pages

Review
'A truly astonishing account of suffering and fortitude...the narrative acquires an irresistible force, carrying all before it' Peter Gillman, Sunday Times 'A quite extraordinary and moving book...touches the Great Questions in an understated yet utterly compelling way' David Rose, Guardian 'An outstanding literary achievement' Jim Perrin, Independent 'A brilliant, vivid, gripping, heart-stopping account of their terrifying adventure...superbly written' Graham Lord, Sunday Express

About the Author
Joe Simpson won the Boardman Tasker Award and the prestigious NCR Award for his first book Touching the Void, which received universal applause and was published in thirteen languages. Touching the Void was Joe's fourth book. Earlier titles include The Water People and This Game of Ghosts.