Die Trying: One Mans Quest to Conquer the Seven Summits

Die Trying has 76 ratings and 17 reviews. Erin said: Another book where I enjoyed the subject but hated the author. Bo Parfet is a douche with a criminal.
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Want to Read Currently Reading Read. Refresh and try again. Open Preview See a Problem? Thanks for telling us about the problem. Return to Book Page. Preview — Die Trying by Bo Parfet. In early , a young Wall Street investment banker named Bo Parfet set out to accomplish something very few had done before--climbing the highest mountain on every continent. He was not a professional climber, but what began as a casual interest would soon become a lifelong passion and in just over four years, Bo would overcome the odds and conquer all of the mountains-- In early , a young Wall Street investment banker named Bo Parfet set out to accomplish something very few had done before--climbing the highest mountain on every continent.

He was not a professional climber, but what began as a casual interest would soon become a lifelong passion and in just over four years, Bo would overcome the odds and conquer all of the mountains--Kilimanjaro, Aconcagua, Denali, Vinson Massif, Elbrus, Carstenz Pyramid, Kosciusko, and Everest--with courage, unbridled passion, and determination.

Combining the gripping narrative of Into Thin Air with the adrenaline-fueled drama of Vertical Limit , Die Trying is the incredible story of one man's battle against his own limitations. From dodging avalanches to crossing a ladder over a seemingly bottomless crevasse, to making his way through the Khumbu Icefall and burying a dead teammate at 27, feet, we experience all of the author's exhilarating, often terrifying climbs first-hand. We travel with him during his near-death experiences when falling into a crevasse in New Zealand and nearly-drowning in crocodile-infested rapids during a canoe race in Belize.

And we share the terror of his confrontations with corrupt army officials, cannibalistic tribesmen, and local militia groups. Harrowing and uplifting, Die Trying is a riveting memoir that will inspire all of us to defy the odds and fulfill our dreams. Hardcover , pages. To see what your friends thought of this book, please sign up. To ask other readers questions about Die Trying , please sign up. Lists with This Book. Jan 01, Mark Kavanagh rated it it was ok. Completely agree with Erin.

I didn't warm to Bo at all. Look elsewhere if you want a good mountaineering read - try Joe Simpson. In early , a young Wall Street investment banker named Bo Parfet set out to accomplish something very few had done before--climbing the highest mountain on every continent.

He was not a professional climber, but what began as a casual interest would soon become a lifelong passion and in just over four years, Bo would overcome the odds and conquer all of the mountains-- In early , a young Wall Street investment banker named Bo Parfet set out to accomplish something very few had done before--climbing the highest mountain on every continent.


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He was not a professional climber, but what began as a casual interest would soon become a lifelong passion and in just over four years, Bo would overcome the odds and conquer all of the mountains--Kilimanjaro, Aconcagua, Denali, Vinson Massif, Elbrus, Carstenz Pyramid, Kosciusko, and Everest--with courage, unbridled passion, and determination.

Combining the gripping narrative of Into Thin Air with the adrenaline-fueled drama of Vertical Limit , Die Trying is the incredible story of one man's battle against his own limitations. From dodging avalanches to crossing a ladder over a seemingly bottomless crevasse, to making his way through the Khumbu Icefall and burying a dead teammate at 27, feet, we experience all of the author's exhilarating, often terrifying climbs first-hand. We travel with him during his near-death experiences when falling into a crevasse in New Zealand and nearly-drowning in crocodile-infested rapids during a canoe race in Belize.

And we share the terror of his confrontations with corrupt army officials, cannibalistic tribesmen, and local militia groups. Harrowing and uplifting, Die Trying is a riveting memoir that will inspire all of us to defy the odds and fulfill our dreams. Hardcover , pages. To see what your friends thought of this book, please sign up. To ask other readers questions about Die Trying , please sign up. Lists with This Book.

Jan 06, Erin Kippen rated it did not like it. This review has been hidden because it contains spoilers. To view it, click here. Another book where I enjoyed the subject but hated the author. Bo Parfet is a douche with a criminal lack of self awareness. He talks a lot about getting his ego in check but doesn't actually seem to make any progress on it.

For example on his first trip to Kili he a forces his partner to go slower because he can't keep up and b only makes it when Richard, another teammate, shares his drink because Bo was severely underprepared for this trip.

Two climbs later he spends the whole trip bitching Another book where I enjoyed the subject but hated the author. Two climbs later he spends the whole trip bitching and moaning about how slow Richard is yes, the same Richard who helped him out and how he's ruining his climb. Never seems to sense the irony in it. He also spends a LOT of time highlighting situations where somebody made a decision and he corrected them or said to do something different and it was a very good thing he did that because he turned out to be right.

He talks a lot about how important it is for him to make really good friends, not the everyday fluffy not-real friends, but doesn't seem like a great friend back - a lot of "jokes" about how cheap Doc is, and he ropes two other friends into the trip to Vinson one who is seriouly unprepared for the trip so that he can get a cheap rate.

Plus on that trip to Vinson the guide he's hired tells one of his friends to turn around, as he's struggling and is unprepared for the climb, and Bo tells him to keep going, putting both the friend and the guide at risk. I wouldn't recommend this book. I only finished it because I hoped Bo would have an epiphany about what an ass and spend the last pages apologizing to his friends and family.

Sep 15, Kate rated it did not like it. This book was pure torture. The mountaineering stuff kept me going just barely , but it reads like a page MBA admissions essay by a not-terribly-bright trustafarian. Mar 11, Kelle rated it liked it. An interesting story of an investment banker who decides to climb the tallest mountain on each continent.

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Due to the massive amount of material, each mountain is given little description as compared to Krakauer's blow by blow description of his Everest climb. However, I did appreciate the brief overview of each mountain and some of his experiences. Jan 01, Mark Kavanagh rated it it was ok.

Completely agree with Erin. I didn't warm to Bo at all. Look elsewhere if you want a good mountaineering read - try Joe Simpson. May 30, Melissa rated it it was amazing. I loved everything about this book. It's honest and exciting.


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So inspiring to hear his story. Aug 04, Sarah rated it it was ok. I'm not sure how to rate this one. Overall, I really enjoyed the stories of the author's mountaineering experiences, but I found the author himself to be extremely unlikeable. At the very beginning of the book, he mentions how he was unsure about whether or not to include information about his life growing up.

Die Trying: One Man's Quest to Conquer the Seven Summits by Bo Parfet

I wish he wouldn't have. Throughout the book, he comes across as a selfish spoiled rich kid with an attitude problem. He continuously talks about the importance of teamwork and being a goo I'm not sure how to rate this one. He continuously talks about the importance of teamwork and being a good leader, but time and time again he demonstrates that he is really only out for himself on the mountains that he climbs.

Die Trying: One Man's Quest to Conquer the Seven Summits

Lastly, I know that growing up with a learning disability is difficult, especially when teachers tell you that you will never amount to anything, but did he really need to remind us of his dyslexia in EVERY chapter??? I think the author has some incredible stories to tell, and the book could have been 4 or 5 stars if he would have had just a bit more self-awareness or a better editor.

Feb 14, Richard Bryan rated it really liked it. Enjoyable read if you like stories about outdoor adventures and climbing used as an analogy for success in business and in life. Jun 13, Derek Meier rated it it was amazing. This book is a fun, engaging and inspiring read. This is probably not your average climbing adventure story. It serves as a great reminder that each day we wake up we get to choose how we want to live, and that we should Get-off-your-couch-Awesome! Sometimes it reads like a kick-ass resume that makes me want to just quit life altogether, but overall it served me better as a reminder to live life a bit more each day in each moment in my own skin, and to set some exciting goals.

I really hope I experience that exhilaration one day. It's also very well written and engaging throughout. May 29, Charles Miske rated it really liked it.