Touching My Father’s Soul by Jamling Tensing NOrgay
1996 on Mt. Everest was marked by tragedy. But coinciding with the events documented in Jon Krakauer’s Into Thin Air, Jamling Tenzing Norgay, the son of the legendary Tenzing Norgay—who famously reached the summit of Mount Everest with Sir Edmund Hillary in 1953—followed in his father’s footsteps by climbing Everest himself.
As Norgay climbs Everest, he reflects on his father’s legacy, the intense physical and mental challenges of mountaineering, and his own spiritual beliefs rooted in Buddhism. His reflections on karma, humility, and the sacredness of Everest make this much more than just an adventure story; it’s a meditation on life, death, and the soul’s journey. Norgay’s candid insights into what it means to be a Sherpa, not just a climber, are particularly powerful, offering readers a rare glimpse into the role Sherpas play in the climbing community, often risking their lives to guide others to the summit.
It’s perfect for readers who appreciate adventure narratives, but also seek stories with heart, cultural depth, and spiritual reflection.
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