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The Sky’s the Limit
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The story of Vicky Jack and her quest to climb the seven summits
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About the Ebook
There is a myth: that travel and exploration are the privileged pastimes of youth. Adventure has an age restriction, and the extraordinary an expiry date. Vicky Jack’s inspiring tale of courage, perseverance and strong-headedness reveals the falsity behind this myth as she becomes the oldest British woman to reach the summit of Mount Everest.
The Sky’s the Limit is the account of Vicky’s journey from the Munros of her native Scotland to the summit of the world’s highest peak. Her pilgrimage is full of trials as she battles through Antarctic storms, falls off Mt McKinley in Alaska, is shot at in Indonesia, and runs out of oxygen on Mt Everest; yet Vicky’s characteristic determination is never diluted as she strives towards her goal.
Anna Magnusson brilliantly captures Vicky’s sense of ambition, faithfully retelling this tale of inspiration, challenge and success. This story is both a reminder to all that it is never too late to chase a childhood ambition, and an encouragement to never give up on your dreams – no matter how out of reach they may seem.
Reviews
A book that breaks down any inhibitions and makes you want to escape to the wilds. MARK BEAUMONT
Vicky Jack’s story is extraordinary. Respect. MICHAEL PALIN
Why You'll Love This Ebook
- Authentic Scottish voices and captivating narratives.
- Rich cultural heritage woven throughout every page.
- Published by Luath Press, Scotlands leading independent publisher.
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About the Author
OWEN DUDLEY EDWARDS was born on the 27th March 1938 in Dublin, Ireland.
Edwards is an Irish historian and former Reader in Commonwealth and American History at the University of Edinburgh, Scotland. He is the editor of the ‘Oxford Sherlock Holmes’ series, and is a renowned expert on the authors Sir Arthur Conan Doyle, P. G. Wodehouse and Oscar Wilde.
Edwards attended Belvedere College, Dublin, University College, Dublin, and The Johns Hopkins University in Baltimore. In 1966 he married Barbara Balbirnie Lee and they have three children. He is a practising Catholic and actively involved in the church.
His past book include Dave Does the Right Thing, Burke and Hare and How David Cameron Saved Scotland.
Publication Details
Publisher: Luath Press
Publication Date: 07 August 2017
Print Length: 185 pages (Ebook edition)
ISBN (Ebook): 99781912387021
Format: Ebook
Language: English
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