One thing that is amazing about reading books is that you get to go on adventures that you would never dream of go on in real life.  For me, that would be mountain climbing.  I think that's why I loved Summit 8000 as much as I did.

I admire the sport of mountain climbing so much.  It takes strength, perseverance, and faith which is what we see in Summit 8000 as Australian climber Andrew Lock takes it through his mountain climbing career.  Andrew started climbing in 1985 as a sport but climbing quickly became a passion.  

There are 14 mountains that are over 8000 meters and Andrew Lock decided to join a very small group of people who have summited (reached the peak) each 8000-meter mountain and lived to tell about it. 

Andrew became the first Australian to have climbed all fourteen of the world's 8000 meter mountains and you are with him on each expedition. From his brushes with death, the deaths of several other mountaineers, and his triumphs this book is a rollercoaster of emotions.

Despite a few instances that made me cringe, Summit 8000 was a wonderful read.  It brought me into a world I've never known before.  Highly recommend!

*I received a complimentary copy of this book in exchange for an honest review

This book is a must read,even if you not interested in climbing,it is a very good book,I couldn't put it down,it made me feel like I was there with them,Great read