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My Journey around Mont Blanc Kindle Edition

by Dan Karmi (Author) Format: Kindle Edition
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My Journey Around Mont Blanc is a story of the fragility of human nature, testing its endurance and overcoming its fears, played out on the stage of one of the most beautiful and popular treks on earth.

Dan Karmi is a software businessman from Israel who had had virtually no contact with the outdoors, even in childhood. To celebrate his seventieth birthday, at the invitation of a neighbor, he decided to leave his protected office environment and try engaging with nature for the first time. A journey that starts as a normal tourist walk to enjoy the well-known scenery of the Alps turns into a major challenge to overcome the limitations of physical age, loneliness and lack of knowledge of mountain surroundings.

This book is a frank account of the author’s unexpected adventures, as well as his insights into the complexities of human nature and his serendipitous discovery of the beauty and importance of the natural world.

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  • ASIN ‏ : ‎ B07TZK7PJB
  • Publisher ‏ : ‎ (July 7, 2019)
  • Publication date ‏ : ‎ July 7, 2019
  • Language ‏ : ‎ English
  • File size ‏ : ‎ 3919 KB
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  • Print length ‏ : ‎ 86 pages
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    4.3 4.3 out of 5 stars 34 ratings

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Dan Karmi

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Dan Karmi is a software businessman from Israel.

At the age of 70, he decided to leave the comfort of his office and take up a challenge with nature.

This book tells a story of his unexpected adventure and gives an interesting insight into the complexity of human nature.

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Piaras
5.0 out of 5 stars Numerical age is meaningless after reading this book!
Reviewed in the United States on March 3, 2020
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Books are not just words, paper, and nice-looking covers. They are powerful representations of ideas and philosophies that are just waiting to be heard. Some books are revolutionary, some are reserved; while some are just waiting for the right reader to absorb their words and connect on a more personal level. Books offer expertise, perspective, encouragement and inspiration; they can change your life if you let them! So, pull up a chair, pick up MY JOURNEY AROUND MONT BLANC, and allow yourself to live through the eyes of its author, Dan Karmi.

This is a candid story about the author’s unexpected adventures, as well as his observations into the complexities of human nature and his unexpected discovery of the splendor and significance of our natural world. What should have been a simple, down-to-earth guide about one man’s trip to Mont Blanc, turns into a personal journal testing his endurance and overcoming his fears.

There’s a lot that could be said about a man approaching his 70th birthday who takes up the challenge of hiking Mont Blanc in the Alps…but there’s just far more to be learned by reading his book instead! A wonderfully unexpected read accompanied by beautiful photographs of the Alps. Highly recommended and a well-deserved five stars from me.
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Barbara Mojica
4.0 out of 5 stars JOURNEY OF A LIFETIME
Reviewed in the United States on February 27, 2020
This book originated as the result of an impulsive decision. An almost seventy-year-old Israeli man is approached by a friend to accompany him on a hike around Mt. Blanc. The author’s wife urged him to consider it. What a fabulous decision it turned out to be for Dan.

The author provides interesting background about the origin and preparation for the trip. If you enjoy reading travel books or memoirs, you will find this book intriguing. Karmi injects his philosophy into his writing. He uses colorful imagery and vocabulary to accompany the beautiful photographs. The characters that Karmi encounters in his journey draw the reader into the journey and make this experience a personal one.

Perhaps, you’ve wanted to visit the spectacular Mt. Blanc area but never got the chance. This book is recommended as a good substitute.

I was provided with a copy of this book and voluntarily decided to read and review with my honest opinions for no compensation.
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cheryl
5.0 out of 5 stars Very interesting impressing.
Reviewed in the United States on January 17, 2020
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This journey around Mont Blank was very intriguing and totally interesting to me I couldn't stop reading about the journey (book) till the end I was really impressed about the preparation for the trip and how it came to be. It had a couple of twists but if you read it for yourself you will see what happens, I'm sure you will be amazed just like me. I truly and highly recommend this book to anyone young or old wow 70 yrs so amazing.
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Dan Mariani Author Bicycling With A Purpose: Shift Gears to Lower Stress, The Road to Chapulepec Park: Surviving The Big Freeze
5.0 out of 5 stars Short Read With Good Insights
Reviewed in the United States on April 21, 2020
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Author takes us on an enjoyable hike around Mont Blanc. Makes some friends along the way while he struggles with some difficult parts of the journey. Travel story that one can absorb in one sitting.
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lefty
3.0 out of 5 stars An area worth visiting.
Reviewed in the United States on April 19, 2020
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This book wasn't quite what I expected. I thought there would be more information and interesting stories. I guess I've been spoiled reading so much of Bill Bryson's work.
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darswords
4.0 out of 5 stars Inspirational
Reviewed in the United States on March 19, 2021
This was a one-evening read. It makes me feel bad that the journey Dan Karmi took can take a little over an hour to read.

I loved how Mr. Karmi just made the decision to take this hike and got busy prepping and then gets the job done. I enjoyed seeing this adventure through his heart and emotions and connections with others along the way. It is inspirational. It makes me want to get busy and take hikes around here. I just need to do some short trips up my driveway first.

I think my friend in Israel recommended this book. If so thank you. If not I recommend it to her and others who need a little ompf to get out and get healthier. This is still free with Kindle Unlimited so take an hour out and give this a try.
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AngelaSRF
5.0 out of 5 stars A pleasant read
Reviewed in the United States on February 22, 2020
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It was a quick and pleasant book. What one would expect on a hike. I guess I expected a bit more.
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Richard and Liz
5.0 out of 5 stars ~~ 70 and going on his first hike, up a mountain! ~~
Reviewed in the United States on February 25, 2020
A chess player and a man of routine, Dan was not a hiker. Yes, he owned a bicycle but even as a young child his parents had never taken him out to enjoy nature. Married to Hedy, living in Tel Aviv with a full social schedule, Dan is approaching his 70th birthday. His neighbor makes this outrageous suggestion that they hike Mont Blanc in the Alps. What? Crazy, yes? Surely Hedy will back him up, saying how silly and dangerous that would be? Hee! Good ol' Hedy tells him that she thinks it would be a great birthday present to give himself! The planning begins.

Mont Blanc is the highest peak in Western Europe. Enjoy reading how Dan makes his preparations. Once on the hike is it plain sailing? No! I loved reading about some of the people he met on the hike. This is a well-written, short, easy, interesting and fascinating read. Thoroughly recommend it.

IMPORTANT to note that all the measurements are in metric.

I was provided a copy of this book by the author. Thanks, Liz
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Richard
5.0 out of 5 stars Highly recommend it !!
Reviewed in India on January 20, 2020
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It's easy to navigate, well researched, and there's beautiful photography. This is a must-have book for all travelers! Book has an incredible honesty and vulnerability that makes this a compelling read from start to finish It is a coffee table book,  definitely a good starting point to decide where to go on your next adventure. The book features a summary of the travel experience, including highlights, best times to visit, books to read, and obviously stunning pictures
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