"“ In climbing the Seven Summits, Silvia Vasquez-Lavado did nothing less than take back her own life— one brave step at a time. She will inspire untold numbers of souls with this story, for her victory is a win on behalf of all of us.” — Elizabeth GilbertThis audiobook is read by the author. Through her narration, Vasquez-Lavado, whose first language is Spanish, conveys a lifetime of warmth, humor and steely determination. — Bookpage Complex and compelling, Vasquez-Lavado’ quest to heal herself from the deep wounds of patriarchy is also a vibrantly feminist celebration of female resilience. — Kirkus Reviews Making history is nothing new for adventurous mountaineer, explorer, entrepreneur, author, and activist Silvia Vasquez-Lavado. — Out MagazineEndless ice. Thin air. The threat of dropping into nothingness thousands of feet below. This is the climb Silvia Vasquez-Lavado braves in her pulse-raising memoir following her journey to Mount Everest.
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