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Two Shadows: The inspirational story of one man's triumph over adversity

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Two Shadows: The inspirational story of one man's triumph over adversity

by: Charlie Winger

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Binding: Paperback
EAN: 9781453786789
ISBN: 1453786783
Item Dimensions: 5890281598
Label: CreateSpace
Languages: EnglishUnknownEnglishOriginal LanguageEnglishPublished
Manufacturer: CreateSpace
Number Of Items: 1
Number Of Pages: 276
Publication Date: September 24, 2010
Publisher: CreateSpace
Studio: CreateSpace

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From the darkness of a six foot by eight foot cell in solitary confinement to the top of the highest peak in the Western Hemisphere, this is the captivating story of one man's struggle to recover from a troubled past.

This autobiographical book is filled with Charlie's adventures during 35 years of mountaineering, climbing rock & ice, and world travel. People who have met Charlie, attended one of his slideshows, or read his guidebooks will recognize his knack for telling stories. Some are hair-raising, some are a little crazy, and some will have you laughing out loud.

Two Shadows is about more than climbing. It is the story of a boy who grew up in an atmosphere of neglect and abuse. He made numerous bad choices in life which resulted in his being sent to prison at age eighteen. Yet, he was able to turn his life around.

After moving to Colorado in the early 1970s, Winger began hiking and climbing in the Rocky Mountains. He discovered a passion for the mountains, and went on to climb peaks all around the world, as well as hundreds of summits within the United States.

Quoting from the book's introduction by guidebook author and Denver Post columnist Dave Cooper:

"Although this is an autobiography, the story Charlie tells in this book could be considered as an allegory for whatever personal summits we are attempting to scale. The mental fortitude, perseverance, and bonds of friendship needed to scale the peaks described here are no different than the qualities needed to excel in life in general."

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