Comments on: Everest Climbers of the Year 2006 http://www.davidzinger.com/everest-climbers-of-the-year-2006-155/ David Zinger on Authentic Engagement, Leadership & Results Thu, 08 Jan 2009 12:22:45 +0000 http://wordpress.org/?v=2.6 By: nepalwriter http://www.davidzinger.com/everest-climbers-of-the-year-2006-155/#comment-180 nepalwriter Sat, 10 Feb 2007 22:24:00 +0000 http://www.davidzinger.com/everest-climbers-of-the-year-2006-155/#comment-180 Dan Mazur bought my book about the Sherpas and included a large doantion to use as I pleased. He is a remarkable man. I gave the money to a fund for the families of the Sherpas who died on Everest last May.<br/><br/>Beyond the Summit is the first work to dramatize the lives of this amazing tribe in fiction. Details of the culture and religion are interwoven in a tale of romance and high adventure.<br/><br/>Below are selections from reviews. To read the complete ones and excerpts go to: <br/><br/>www.beyondthesummit-novel.com<br/><br/>A hard-hitting blend of adventure and romance which deserves a spot in any serious fiction collection. Midwest Book Review<br/><br/>LeBlanc is equally adept at describing complex, elusive emotions and the beautiful, terrifying aspect of the Himalayan Mountains. Boulder Daily Camera<br/> <br/>LeBlanc's vivid description of the Himalayas and the climbing culture makes this a powerful read. Rocky Mt News Pick of the Week<br/><br/>A rich adventure into the heart of the Himalayan Kingdom. Fantastic story-telling from one who has been there. USABookNews.com<br/><br/>A gripping, gut-twisting expedition through the eyes of a porter reveals the heart and soul of Sherpas living in the shadows of Everest. EverestNews.com<br/> <br/>Memorable characters and harrowing encounters with the mountains keep the action moving with a vibrant balance of vivid description and dialogue. Literary Cafe Host, Healdsburg, CA<br/> <br/>This superbly-crafted novel will land you in a world of unimaginable beauty, adventure, and romance. The love story will keep you awake at night with its vibrant tension and deep rich longing. Wick Downing, author of nine novels<br/><br/>The book is available from amazon.com, chesslerbooks.com, Barnes & Noble and Borders Stores, and the web site for an autographed copy. Dan Mazur bought my book about the Sherpas and included a large doantion to use as I pleased. He is a remarkable man. I gave the money to a fund for the families of the Sherpas who died on Everest last May.

Beyond the Summit is the first work to dramatize the lives of this amazing tribe in fiction. Details of the culture and religion are interwoven in a tale of romance and high adventure.

Below are selections from reviews. To read the complete ones and excerpts go to:

http://www.beyondthesummit-novel.com

A hard-hitting blend of adventure and romance which deserves a spot in any serious fiction collection. Midwest Book Review

LeBlanc is equally adept at describing complex, elusive emotions and the beautiful, terrifying aspect of the Himalayan Mountains. Boulder Daily Camera

LeBlanc’s vivid description of the Himalayas and the climbing culture makes this a powerful read. Rocky Mt News Pick of the Week

A rich adventure into the heart of the Himalayan Kingdom. Fantastic story-telling from one who has been there. USABookNews.com

A gripping, gut-twisting expedition through the eyes of a porter reveals the heart and soul of Sherpas living in the shadows of Everest. EverestNews.com

Memorable characters and harrowing encounters with the mountains keep the action moving with a vibrant balance of vivid description and dialogue. Literary Cafe Host, Healdsburg, CA

This superbly-crafted novel will land you in a world of unimaginable beauty, adventure, and romance. The love story will keep you awake at night with its vibrant tension and deep rich longing. Wick Downing, author of nine novels

The book is available from amazon.com, chesslerbooks.com, Barnes & Noble and Borders Stores, and the web site for an autographed copy.

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