Mountains in My Heart
A Passion For Climbing
A Passion For Climbing
Gerlinde Kaltenbrunner
Gerlinde grew up in the beautiful mountains of Austria. So her love of climbing began at an early age. Despite loss and hardships along the way, she has become known for her adventurous climbing. She tells her story in this book that has just been translated into English for the first time.
I enjoy reading autobiographies and looked forward to learning this woman's story. The book was nice and the story had several interesting elements. But it felt stilted and dry as well. Based on the story, I felt that the reason for the bland presentation was the translation. The phrase "lost in translation" came across my mind multiple times while reading this. I wanted to love the story, but it was just okay. I feel confident that with a smoother translation the author's zest for climbing and zeal for her mountains would truly shine through. Those that are more familiar with the mountains or love climbing will enjoy this book.
I received this book free of charge from Goodreads in exchange for my honest review.
I enjoy reading autobiographies and looked forward to learning this woman's story. The book was nice and the story had several interesting elements. But it felt stilted and dry as well. Based on the story, I felt that the reason for the bland presentation was the translation. The phrase "lost in translation" came across my mind multiple times while reading this. I wanted to love the story, but it was just okay. I feel confident that with a smoother translation the author's zest for climbing and zeal for her mountains would truly shine through. Those that are more familiar with the mountains or love climbing will enjoy this book.
I received this book free of charge from Goodreads in exchange for my honest review.
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