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The Climb of My Life: Scaling Mountains with a
Borrowed Heart
(Hardcover)
by Kelly Perkins (Author) - November 1, 2007
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"Perkins's memoir does
not merely chronicle a predictable triumph over the odds. Exciting
mountaineering stories that will appeal to fans of Jon Krakauer
share space with tender emotional passages."
Kirkus Reviews, August 2007
"Perkins's engaging tale
provides valuable inspiration for others struggling to return to an
active life after a dire illness."
Publishers Weekly, August 2007
"This is a powerful
love story as well as a cutting-edge medical and sports adventure."
Booklist Publications, October 2007
"Even
readers who aren't mountaineers will get caught up in Perkins's
story and find themselves cheering her on and sharing in her triumph
when she summits the seemingly insurmountable peaks."
Library Journal, September 2007
Book
Description
The Climb of My Life
is an inspiring, comeback story of a young woman whose love of life
and the mountains is tragically derailed by an insidious virus that
attacked her heart.
This true life narrative turns from tragedy to triumph and becomes a
joyful recounting of Kelly Perkins transcending a life-threatening
illness and subsequent heart transplant to become a world recognized mountain climber. Using each
peak and summit to passionately advocate for the gift that saved her
~ organ and blood donation, this inspirational tale of hope and accomplishment
is something everyone can find personal meaning in. The Climb of My
Life: the remarkable story behind the headlines.
Reviews
"Kelly Perkins is a woman
who doesn't know the meaning of the word impossible."
KATIE COURIC
"The Climb of My Life
demonstrates Kelly's ability to prevail in the face of adversity,
whether it be a howling blizzard or a critical care operating room."
JAMES REDFORD, founder and president, James Redford
Institute for Transplant Awareness.
"Given
a second chance on life, Kelly refuses to allow a heart transplant to
stop her from living an extraordinary life full of challenging
adventures around the world. Her story exemplifies what it means to
live every day with purpose and heart."
ERIK WEIHENMAYER, author of Touch the Top of the
World: A blind Man's Journey to Climb Farther Than the Eye an See: My
Story
"The
Climb of My Life
is a powerful journey into the physical and emotional mysteries of
the human heart. Kelly's story reminds us of the unexpected
surprises that may lie around the next bend and the qualities we
need to reach our own summits."
STEVE ZIKMAN, co-author, Chicken Soup for the Traveler's Soul
"Kelly and Craig Perkins
are a remarkable couple...[theirs] is such an inspirational story."
CANDICE BERGEN
"Kelly's story is a tribute to the
strength of the human spirit and the courage of one woman who refused
to succumb to adversity but rather used her obstacles as inspiration
to reach unparalleled heights in her life. Truly a heart-warming story
of triumph."
THE HONORABLE
TOMMY G. THOMPSON, former secretary, United States Department of
Health and Human Services, and former governor , Wisconsin
"Overcoming the trauma and extreme emotional and physical difficulties
of a heart transplant became only the first mountain Kelly Perkins
climbed. Nothing could crush this remarkable woman's spirit as she
embarked on a heart warming journey that brings readers to new
heights. A must read!"
PHILIP R. LEE, M.D., former assistant
secretary for Health, US Department of Health Education and Welfare,
and US Department of Health and Human Services
"A gripping story. The Climb of My
Life highlights the great progress that has occurred over four
decades of heart transplants. Many will enjoy this book, particularly
patients, relatives, and friends who are experiencing the ravages of
heart disease--giving them hope."
DONALD HARRISON,
M.D., former president of the American Heart Association
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