Erik Weihenmayer Bücher

„Nur wer sich seinen Schwächen stellt, entdeckt seine verborgenen Stärken.“ Nach seiner legendären Besteigung des Mount Everest sucht der weltbekannte blinde Bergsteiger Erik Weihenmayer die ultimative Herausforderung: Er wagt sich mit einem Kajak in die berüchtigten Lava Falls des Grand Canyon, 500 Kilometer mit mehr als 100 Stromschnellen – und scheitert. Seine bisher größte Niederlage erinnert ihn an die vielen Hindernisse, die er als Blinder in seinem Leben bereits meistern musste. Und an die Menschen, die ihm immer wieder aufs Neue Kraft gegeben haben. Am Ende kehrt er zurück in den Canyon. Doch wird er noch einmal über sich hinauswachsen können?

Als Erik Weihenmayer beschloß, als erster blinder Mensch den Mount Everest zu bezwingen, trauten es ihm die meisten nicht zu. Allen Prognosen zum Trotz stand er 32jährige am 25. Mai 2001 auf dem höchsten Gipfel der Welt

Based on extensive research, this account reveals the incredible true story of the Greely Expedition, one of the most harrowing adventures in polar exploration. In July 1881, Lt. A.W. Greely and 24 scientists set out for the last uncharted region on global maps, aiming for Farthest North. They faced numerous challenges, including vicious wolves, sub-zero temperatures, and months of darkness while exploring one of the planet's most remote environments. In May 1882, they broke a 300-year-old record and returned to camp, eagerly awaiting a resupply ship expected at the year's end. However, a wall of ice 250 miles south blocked any rescue. As provisions dwindled and a second winter arrived, Greely's wife fought against government resistance to organize a rescue mission. After months of waiting, Greely made a drastic decision: he and his men loaded their remaining supplies onto five small boats and ventured into treacherous waters. Two weeks later, they faced new dangers, including insanity, mutiny, and cannibalism. As food ran low and the men weakened, Greely's expedition clung desperately to life. This narrative captures the heroic lives and deaths of these voyagers, driven by the pursuit of fame and fortune, and how their journey ultimately changed the world.

The true, harrowing story of the ill-fated 1913 Canadian Arctic Expedition and the two men who came to define it.

The acclaimed author of Conquistador and Labyrinth of Ice charts one of history's greatest expeditions, a legendary 16th-century adventurer's death- defying navigation of the Amazon River.

In this astonishing work of scholarship that reads like an edge-of-your-seat adventure thriller, acclaimed historian Buddy Levy records the last days of the Aztec empire and the two men at the center of an epic clash of cultures perhaps unequaled to this day. It was a moment unique in human history, the face-to-face meeting between two men from civilizations a world apart. In 1519, Hernán Cortés arrived on the shores of Mexico, determined not only to expand the Spanish empire but to convert the natives to Catholicism and carry off a fortune in gold. That he saw nothing paradoxical in carrying out his intentions by virtually annihilating a proud and accomplished native people is one of the most remarkable and tragic aspects of this unforgettable story. In Tenochtitlán Cortés met his Aztec counterpart, Montezuma: king, divinity, commander of the most powerful military machine in the Americas and ruler of a city whose splendor equaled anything in Europe. Yet in less than two years, Cortés defeated the entire Aztec nation in one of the most astounding battles ever waged. The story of a lost kingdom, a relentless conqueror, and a doomed warrior, Conquistador is history at its most riveting.

No Barriers is about my journey since coming down from Everest 15 years ago, and the path to where I am today. It is the story of my own life - the ups and downs both personal and professional but also the many people I've encountered who possess what I call a No Barriers mindset, who live a No Barriers life.

Adversity is one of the most potent forces in life. It shapes your character, clarifies your priorities, and defines your path. It can also fuel your greatness. Each of us faces a rich assortment of adversities every day, ranging from minor hassles to major setbacks and challenges, even tragedies. But merely coping with or overcoming adversity barely keeps you in the game. The key to success, both in business and in life, is learning how to become an alchemist and convert any adversity, major or minor, into a genuine advantage