Where The Air Grows Thin
This memoir began as a love letter to my mother, to the mountains, and to the impossible act of holding on while learning to let go. In writing this story, I wanted to honor the courage it takes not only to climb, but to care. Not only to ascend, but to stay.
At its heart, Where the Air Grows Thin is about how we survive what we once believed we could not. It is about rising again and again into the thin air of our own becoming.
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“A testament to endurance, discovery, and family… a powerful story about reaching for a dream and the love that carries us through.”
— Lisa Wingate,
#1 New York Times bestselling author
“A raw, visceral account… a powerful and unforgettable read that brings Everest vividly to life.”
— Mike Hamill,
Everest expedition leader
“This talented writer has a wild streak, and so does her unforgettable book. Nicole LoBiondo went to the mountains for solace. She found beauty, terror and love. Her story reads like a tale told to a trusted friend in a windblown tent, high on a bleak Himalayan ridge.”
— Clint Willis,
author of The Boys of Everest
“A reminder of the power of love and the importance of finding meaning in life’s challenges.”
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“Heartbreak can exist with gratitude, and courage can always be found deep within us… Often the hardest summits aren’t the ones capped in snow — they’re the ones we climb within ourselves.”
— Alison Levine,
New York Times bestselling author of On the Edge
“A must-read… an extraordinary journey that will inspire you to navigate your own mountains.”
— Review Board