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- Author: Simon Bishop
- Publisher: Institute for Public Policy Research
- ISBN: 9781860302114
- Category : Aeronautics
- Languages : en
- Pages : 76
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There is a myth: that travel and exploration are the privileged pastimes of youth. Adventure has an age restriction, and the extraordinary an expiry date. Vicky Jack's inspiring tale of courage, perseverance and strong-headedness reveals the falsity behind this myth as she becomes the oldest British woman to reach the summit of Mount Everest. The Sky's the Limit is the account of Vicky's journey from the Munros of her native Scotland to the summit of the world's highest peak. Her pilgrimage is full of trials as she battles through Antarctic storms, falls off Mt McKinley in Alaska, is shot at in Indonesia, and runs out of oxygen on Mt Everest; yet Vicky's characteristic determination is never diluted as she strives towards her goal. Anna Magnusson brilliantly captures Vicky's sense of ambition, faithfully retelling this tale of inspiration, challenge and success. This story is both a reminder to all that it is never too late to chase a childhood ambition, and an encouragement to never give up on your dreams – no matter how out of reach they may seem.
The author hopes that this book of essays appeals to everyone regardless of his or her wealth or lack of it. For the wealthy, it deals with relationships and personal happiness and self-acceptance. For those who are worrying about where their next meal is coming from it shows how to draw from the "well" of plenty that our Creator provides. The book motivates, inspires and encourages the readers in whatever situation they find themselves. For those who need or long to see life from a more positive perspective, this is the book. How beneficial the book is for you depends upon your willingness to trust the very simple instructions with determination to make a difference in your life and your world. If you have such a desire, and you are ready to make whatever changes you need to make, you will find that the sky is indeed the limit. You can then go for the gold, whatever gold represents to you and for you!
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