Above All Things
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Overview
A New York Times Editor's Choice 1924. George Mallory is arguably the last great British explorer, having twice tried--and failed--to conquer Mount Everest. The mountain has haunted him, but his attempts have captivated the hearts of a nation desperate to restore its former glory after World War I. Yet George has sworn to his wife, Ruth, that he will not mount a third attempt. He will remain with her and their three children instead of again challenging the unreachable peak. Then, one afternoon, Ruth reads a telegram addressed to George: "Glad to have you aboard again." And with this one sentence, the lives of the Mallorys, and the face of the nation, are irrevocably changed. A beautifully rendered story about the need for redemption and the quest for glory, Above All Things is a captivating blend of historical fact and imaginative fiction. It is a heartbreaking tale of obsession, sacrifice, and what we do for love and honor.
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- ISBN-13: 9780425268148
- ISBN-10: 0425268144
- Publisher: Penguin Publishing Group
- Publish Date: February 2014
- Dimensions: 8.27 x 5.53 x 0.93 inches
- Shipping Weight: 0.7 pounds
- Page Count: 416
- Reading Level: Ages 18-UP
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