No mean feat

by Mark Inglis

Mark Inglis was working and climbing on Mt Cook, when, at age 23, he and his companion were trapped by the weather on Middle Peak. They were 13 days in an ice cave and both suffered such severe frostbite that their legs had to be amputated below the knee.

This book takes us from childhood to Mt Cook, through the experience trapped there in 1982, and on to University, becoming a Research Scientist, making medla-winning wines with Montana Wines, and then back to sports and the Paralympic Games in 2000. The culmination of this book is 2002, when he once more climbed Mt Cook.

Genres: Autobiography

176 pages, Paperback

First published January 1, 2002

About the author

Mark Joseph Inglis is a mountaineer, researcher, winemaker, and motivational speaker. He is also a cyclist and, as a double leg amputee, won a silver medal at the 2000 Summer Paralympics.

Reviews

[Martin lyon · Rating 3 out of 5]

I decided to read this book because I was interested by what he had accomplished with his fake legs. I was inspired by what he did and his adventures along thee way. He wants to accomplish as much as he possibly can. This fits into a book written by a New Zealander. It was a good book and it is rally inspiring. Especially since h is from New Zealand. I found Mark interesting because he doesn't give up when something puts him down. He will just get back up again. My favourite quote is "I want to make a difference". I like this quote because he always wants to make the world a better place even if its one of the smallest differences. I learnt that even if something keeps pulling you down you just have to get back up. You should never give up and keep trying until the end.

[David Ray · Rating 3 out of 5]

Although you can't help but admire this man's amazing achievements, I didn't find this book particularly engaging - author needed some help with the writing to make it more engaging. Legs on Everest is better.

[Claire Gardiner · Rating 3 out of 5]

Bear grylis was better - Mark lived very luxiourously on Mt Everest (pizza vs. dhal); but still a good read