Touching the Void by Joe Simpson

Joe Simpson presents a gripping tale of adventure on the very edge of survival. This story has become one of the all-time classic epics of mountaineering and the book has reached far beyond the world of climbers. It is an inspirational story of humanity in the extreme. Mixing humour and drama, Joe tells of his experiences in the Peruvian Andes with total honesty and lets the intense excitement of the story grip the reader.

This is how his website describes the book. It was one that split opinions in the group. We had everything from “hated it” through mild indifference to “couldn’t put it down.” Thanks Mandy for your choice.