Certainly, Kilimanjaro and Beyond (A Life-Changing Journey) by Chris Finlay and Barry Finlay is not only just a book about a physical climb, but an emotional and spiritual climb as well. This is a tale about finding oneself and moving forward through one's own self doubt to self actualization.
The introduction is well used to give those with less knowledge of climbing more background on the subject. The authors talk about the seven summits and give the reader a general idea of the importance and meaning of the journey that will unfold later on in the book. Like all goals in life, few people truly make it to "the top" and in that sense, the entire journey presented in Kilimanjaro and Beyond (A Life-Changing Journey) can be read as a metaphor, as well as the beautiful and honest story that it is.
Like the title of the book itself, each chapter has its own title written in two languages. This is perfect for what this piece is, because the overall meaning and the story itself transcends beyond borders. It is a wonderful read for any person of any area or creed.
The pace of the story is easy to follow and flows. The reader can delve right into what is going on as though he or she is right there with the authors. This makes for a very personal feel and something that is easy to connect with when reading.
Lastly, Kilimanjaro and Beyond (A Life-Changing Journey) is a learning tool. It teaches the audience about various places and cultures while giving the story a sense of destination and presence. The whole thing almost reads as though the viewer had stumbled upon a secret diary. The reader is allowed to view a fairly intimate piece of the lives of others.
Kilimanjaro and Beyond (A Life-Changing Journey) by Chris Finlay and Barry Finlay is a beautifully written tale about a spiritual journey, a physical embarking, and so much more.
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