Written by Bo Parfet
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ILuvBookz13 Praises Die Trying: One Man's Quest to Conquer the Seven Summits:
ILuvBookz13 wrote:Die Trying: One Man's Quest to Conquer the Seven Summits is an amazing story. Bo Parfet had one of the worst lives you could ask for, he was dyslexic, physically inadequet, and unhappy with life. But Bo possesed a power that can alter the lives of anyone and everyone; courage, motivation and optimism. Bo's rough life brought him to understand the little things in life that make the big difference, and he learned to overcome obstacles, even when things got really tough, which they usually did. He motivated himself to achieve what nobody thought, believed or even suggested him achieving. He managed to maintain a 2.7 GPA in college and even worked on Wall Street successfully for a while, but he learned later on that his life was in mountain climbing. It can be viewed as ironic that he climbs all of his mental mountains, and now, he is climbing physical mountains? Bo's story is inspiring, touching and humoresque at times. This book inspires you to learn how to climb both physical and mental mountains, no matter how tough it gets." - ILuvBookz13
Other Praise for Die Trying: One Man's Quest to Conquer the Seven Summits:
Ruth Langs, Amazon.com Customer Review wrote:Out of all the climbing books out on the market today, Die Trying: One Man's Quest to Conquer the Seven Summits is on the cutting edge of the highest mountain of good books. This one I will re-read and read again. Bo's physical,personal and spiritual struggle bring to life my own inner dreams to conquer the summits of life!
Jason Vanburen, Amazon.com Customer Review wrote:Parfet's story is a deep and raw account of his painful struggle with dyslexia. Through toil and toughness he learned to deal with his learning disability which subsequently created a foundation fueling his motivation to tackle the seven highest continental peaks including Mt. Everest. Simultaneously he was working his way through college, obtaining multiple degrees and securing a coveted role with JP Morgan Chase on Wall Street where he consistently logged intense 100-hour work weeks. Unlike many of today's greed stricken investment professionals Parfet balanced his success by an innate commitment to civic leadership establishing numerous educational scholarships for young students here in the U.S. and internationally. The skills obtained along the journey empowered the 30 year old Parfet to leave the self interested dull drums of Wall Street to create and play principal roles in three thriving businesses including one venture focused on energy efficient (green) building development, a sector critically vital to today's energy independence and overall national security. The stories of his mistakes and learned humility are lessons everyone can relate to and easily embrace. The life and death experiences in Die Trying are tragically heartfelt, will guide and inspire the reader to inwardly reflect on one's own interpersonal life.
Midwestern Book Reviews, Amazon.com Customer Review wrote:When he left for Kilimanjaro in 2003 author Bo Parfet was an overweight Wall Street investment banker with little experience - not your usual candidate for mountain-climbing. None of his fellow climbers thought he'd make it to the top, but despite many ailments he reached the top of the mountain - and decided to climb all seven summits. His story is an inspiration to any who are not neo-professional athletes.
Back Cover Testimonials
Omar Samra, the First Egyptian to summit Mt. Everest wrote:There are two kinds of expedition: ones with Bo and ones without...You want to be on the former! While his climbing ability and mental toughness are exemplary, his charisma and boundless energy will lift you in freezing conditions, amid high winds and very little oxygen. Those who'll never go an expedition with Bo should read this box...it is really the next, best thing!
Dr. Ken Kamler, author of Doctor on Everest and Surviving the Extremes wrote:Though i've climbed only one of the Seven Summits, Bo Parfet's vivid account of his adventures on every continent makes me feel like i've climbed them all.
