In 1990, Laura Evans was unable to walk four blocks. She was ravaged by breast cancer and the debilitating side effects of the radical treatment that had been recommended to save her life. Yet in February 1995 she climbed to the summit of the highest mountain in the Western Hemisphere, leading sixteen other breast cancer survivors in a heroic demonstration of the power of the human spirit to overcome adversity. This thrilling, fast-paced survival story chronicles Evans's journey, from her diagnosis of cancer to the agony of ...
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In 1990, Laura Evans was unable to walk four blocks. She was ravaged by breast cancer and the debilitating side effects of the radical treatment that had been recommended to save her life. Yet in February 1995 she climbed to the summit of the highest mountain in the Western Hemisphere, leading sixteen other breast cancer survivors in a heroic demonstration of the power of the human spirit to overcome adversity. This thrilling, fast-paced survival story chronicles Evans's journey, from her diagnosis of cancer to the agony of treatment to her recovery and the birth of Expedition Inspiration. The culmination is the heroic ascent of 23,000-foot-high Mount Aconcagua in the Argentinean Andes. Expedition Inspiration is an organization devoted to engaging others to face the challenges in their lives and to climb their own personal mountains - one step at a time. Evans draws us into her story, describing in bold emotional detail both the exhilarating and heart-wrenching moments throughout her bout with cancer and while climbing remote and dangerous mountains. She copes with losing her hair, her strength, and nearly her life, but she rarely loses her lively sense of humor. She recalls breathtaking and enlightening expeditions to mountain peaks in Nepal, Africa, and Russia. Dedicated to helping others and to raising awareness and funds for the breast cancer cause, Evans will donate proceeds from this book to the Expedition Inspiration Fund for Breast Cancer Research.
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Very good in very good dust jacket. Sewn binding. Cloth over boards. 269 p. Audience: General/trade. VERY NICE COPY--VERY SLIGHT SHELF WARE--TEXT CLEAN AND TIGHT--BLACK MARK ON BOTTOM EDGE--GIFT--STILL HAS LOTS OF GREAT READS LEFT---1 ST. ED. --1 ST. PRINTING
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Very Good. Very Good condition. Very Good dust jacket. A copy that may have a few cosmetic defects. May also contain a few markings such as an owner's name, short gifter's inscription or light stamp.
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-1. Flat signed by author Laura Evans on the FFEP. Not personalized. Stated First Edition, first printing with full number line in near fine / very good condition. The pages are clean and crisp with no bent corners. Boards are as new, and the spine is square and tight. The dust jacket is clean and undamaged. Inscription to previous owner under the author's autograph on the FFEP. Otherwise the book is in excellent condition with an unclipped DJ, and no remainder mark. All items guaranteed, and a portion of each sale supports social programs in Los Angeles. Ships from CA.
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Very good. Connecting readers with great books since 1972! Used books may not include companion materials, and may have some shelf wear or limited writing. We ship orders daily and Customer Service is our top priority!
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Very good. Connecting readers with great books since 1972! Used books may not include companion materials, and may have some shelf wear or limited writing. We ship orders daily and Customer Service is our top priority!
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Very good. Connecting readers with great books since 1972! Used books may not include companion materials, and may have some shelf wear or limited writing. We ship orders daily and Customer Service is our top priority!
