Wow! I've read a few mountaineering books (Dark Summit by Nick Heil and Into Thin Air by Jon Krakauer), so I was keen to read Finding Elevation by Lisa Thompson. Her story of climbing mountains, including Everest, then K2 after surviving breast cancer is extraordinary. I found the book a very compelling read. It’s clear and well-structured, and I learned a lot. Lisa’s determination, training, courage, and mental strength really shine through, and there’s power in the way she writes about it all. I also really appreciated the parts about her family, her childhood, her failed marriage, and the people who supported her along the way. This made the book feel personal and human. Lisa is very self-aware, and the book is very honest.  I felt quite emotional by the end. I’d definitely recommend it. I received a copy from NetGalley and this is my honest review.

Wow, this book was amazing. It was also so inspiring. Lisa has had to go through so much in her life. Yet she manages to concor all, including the mountains. She certainly took me on a fantastic journey. There was never a dull moment. It flowed seamlessly and was extremely well written. I just couldn't put it down, so it meant a very late night. What I loved about this book was all the emotions that came through the authors words. There were some extremely shocking moments, and it had my heart pounding sat on the edge of my seat. It was such a fantastic reading experience. I really felt like I understood what it is like climbing these mountains. Also, I learnt so much about K2. Wow. Lisa has achieved so much and is truly an inspiration to us all. I definitely recommend reading this if, like the author, you want to live your life on the edge of your seat. Or you want to understand what it's really like climbing mountains that don't care if you live or die. Only the highest of praise goes out to the author and publishers for bringing us this wonderful adventure of a lifetime. I just loved the pictures included in this book. I would love to read more from this author.