Over the Edge: The True Story of the Kidnap and Escape of Four Climbers in Central Asia
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| Rating | : | 4.64 (794 Votes) |
| Asin | : | 1594859590 |
| Format Type | : | paperback |
| Number of Pages | : | 328 Pages |
| Publish Date | : | 2013-10-22 |
| Language | : | English |
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Oblivious to the volatile mix of ethnic strife, drug smuggling, and militant Islam brewing there, the four had been seeking extreme adventure in the "Yosemite Valley" of Central Asia. As a veteran climber of the area and a seasoned writer, Child was uniquely qualified to write "the story that refused to stop unfolding," scrupulously tracking the moments that led to the ultimate decision--whether to kill to live--and the firestorm of controversy and skepticism that surrounded the four on their return to a still-ignorant America. --Lesley Reed. To lear
"Greg is a great writer, both descriptive and explanatory with a lean" according to terrence Miller. Greg is a great writer, both descriptive and explanatory with a lean style won from years of writing. It's a remarkable story and told in a definitive manner and clarity that makes it a smooth read.. Adam said Excellent read. Naturally. Excellent read. Naturally, there is a bit of back story explaining the political situation in region which is important to set the scene - this I found a little slow going. However, when the story got going, I couldn't put the book down.. Great Story I bought this book when I learned that one of the men attempting to free climb a new route up El Cap had been one of these hostages. It's a fantastic real life story. I only gave it a three because I felt that Greg Child could have told it better. He does a better job on
Set in a region rife with narcotics and terrorism, this is a compelling story about loyalty and the will to survive. And in a remarkable life-and-death crucible over six terrifying days, they would be forced to choose between saving their own lives and committing an act none of them thought they ever could.In Over the Edge, the climbers reveal the complete story of their nightmarish ordeal to journalist and climber Greg Child. At daybreak, they would be kidnapped at gunpoint by fanatical militants of the Islamic Movement of Uzbekistan (IMU), which operates out of secret bases in Tajikistan and Afghani