Dead Lucky

Dead Lucky: Life After Death on Mount Everest by Lincoln Hall

My rating (out of 5 stars):

3 stars—I liked it.

Goodreads Description:

“As featured in the Emmy-nominated Dateline NBC documentary “Miracle on Mount Everest,” Dead Lucky is Lincoln Hall’s account of this miraculous night atop Everest and the days and nights that led up to and followed this fascinating expedition. Hall had been part of Australia’s first attempt to climb to the top of the mountain in 1984, but, he had not done any serious climbing for many years, having set aside his passion in order to support his family. Hall was forced to turn back due to illness in 1984 so his triumph in reaching the summit at the age of fifty is a story unto itself. Not since Into Thin Air has there been such a thrilling Everest story. Dead Lucky is a page-turner from beginning to end.”

My Thoughts:

I have read several memoirs about surviving on Mount Everest. Hall’s story, while sad, was also intriguing.

I recommend to the memoir fans out there!