Book Review: "A Life on the Edge: Memoirs of Everest and Beyond"

I just finished reading Jim Whittaker's "a Life on the Edge: Memoirs of Everest and Beyond." It is hard to put into words how I feel after reading this book. Most simply put,  I am in awe and I am inspired. Jim Whittaker lives the kind of life I aspire to. He takes challenges in stride with his big heart and witty sense of humor.

In the book Jim details some of his life greatest challenges and achievements. From being the first American to summit Mt. Everest, Organizing the 1990 Climb for Peace or raising a family. It is a truly rare look into an American icon and humanizes him in such a way as you feel as though you are really good friends after you finish reading.