Sweating on Ice - Paperback

by Elmo Francis (Author)

This true story is about one man s quest to climb the highest mountain range in the world, the Himalayas. The author set out soon after the 9/11 attacks, and his tales describe the journey of a climber who was rejected, challenged, and ridiculed and, in the end, was caught in a terrorist attack that changed the world. This is the story of an adventurer who embarked on his passage against all odds but was convinced that he would find success despite being bullied and doubted by his superiors. This is a true story of challenge, triumph, and the spirit of never giving up. A junior executive s journey to change the way the world interprets class, race, poverty and how the world fails to see potential. In his book, Elmo wants to make his readers understand and appreciate how one can rise from the ashes. if one is genuinely dedicated, and committed. He goes on to describe the journey in his own words and highlights the key events that led him to climb the high Himalaya. He describes in detail the expedition and how he managed to climb the highest mountains in the world. His journey takes him from being unknown, to becoming a well-known figure who has found his place in the mountaineering world and has helped put a small tropical Island on the mountaineering map.