Icefall: The True Story of a Teenager on a Mission to the Top of the World

by Alex Staniforth

Overview

A suspenseful memoir marked by adventure, hardship, and achievement, Alex Staniforth's "Icefall" is the remarkable true story of a teenager's journey to conquer Mount Everest. Plagued by adversity and epilepsy as a child, Alex developed a determination and will to succeed that would ultimately lead him from his home in Cheshire, England to the face of Everest at only eighteen years old. Though his will to reach the summit was extraordinary, he could have never anticipated the unprecedented dangers and risks that the mountain had in store for him. In this inspirational tale of tragedy and redemption, Alex reveals the universal truth that adversity may be the greatest teacher of all, but nothing can teach you more about life than death.

Product Details

BN ID:	2940157861353
Publisher:	Coventry House Publishing
Publication date:	03/06/2016
Sold by:	Barnes & Noble
Format:	eBook
Pages:	272
File size:	1 MB

About the Author

Alex Staniforth is an adventurer, philanthropist, and motivational speaker fromCheshire, England. He serves as the Brand Ambassador for the Westgrove Group,Chester Business Club, World Merit, and YP Potential, as well as the ActiveLifestyle Ambassador for Active Cheshire. Connect with Alex on Facebook andTwitter @alex_staniforth.

Editorial Reviews

Obstacles are opportunities in disguise, and Alex knows this all too well. High achievement requires high sacrifice, but he is a man determined to make his Everest dream a reality.

Website - Bear Grylls

Alex is an ambitious young man with solid determination who setshimself challenges to push him beyond his limits, with the courage toovercome his own adversity in life.I wish him the best of success with his climb of Mount Everest.

Website - Sir Ranulph Fiennes OBE