In the Shadow of the Mountain A Memoir of Courage

Silvia Vasquez-Lavado

eAudio - 2022

"In climbing the Seven Summits, Silvia Vasquez-Lavado did nothing less than take back her own life—one brave step at a time. She will inspire untold numbers of souls with this story, for her victory is a win on behalf of all of us."—Elizabeth GilbertThis audiobook is read by the author."Through her narration, Vasquez-Lavado, whose first language is Spanish, conveys a lifetime of warmth, humor and steely determination."- Bookpage "Complex and compelling, Vasquez-Lavado's quest to heal herself from the deep wounds of patriarchy is also a vibrantly feminist celebration of female resilience."—Kirkus Reviews"Making history is nothing new for adventurous mountaineer, explorer, entrepreneur, author, an...d activist Silvia Vasquez-Lavado."—Out MagazineEndless ice. Thin air. The threat of dropping into nothingness thousands of feet below. This is the climb Silvia Vasquez-Lavado braves in her... more