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On May 16, 2002, Phil and Susan Ershler stood atop the highest mountain in the world. Theirs, too, is a story of overcoming great odds: Susan had only started climbing in her mid-30s, and Phil, a veteran climber (and the first American to reach the top of Everest from the north face), suffered from Crohn's, a disease that would have kept most men on the ground their whole lives. When a cancer diagnosis threatened to end Phil's mountain-climbing career, the Ershlers fought back the only way they knew how. Rather than using a single narrative, the authors each contribute their own first-person accounts (which appear in differing typefaces). While skipping back and forth between narrators can be a bit jarring, the effect is to tell two stories simultaneously, which allows readers to contrast Phil's and Susan's perspectives as events unfold. David Pitt
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On May 16, 2002, Phil and Susan Ershler reached the
top of Mt. Everest and became the first couple in history
to scale the fabled Seven Summits. What made
their achievement all the more remarkable was that Susan
was not a mountain climber, but a high-powered
Fortune ® 500 executive who had never hiked or climbed
until she met Phil at the age of 36. Phil, a professional
mountain guide who was the first American to summit
Everest from its treacherous north face, had climbed his
whole life with Crohn's disease, a chronic, debilitating
illness. Adding to these challenges, just before their final
summit, Phil was diagnosed with colon cancer, and the
resulting surgeries and complications were expected to
end his career. This is Susan and Phil's story: a tale of
love set in the mountains, a story of triumphal highs
and devastating lows in quest of a seemingly impossible
dream.

Product Details

  • Hardcover: 320 pages
  • Publisher: Grand Central Publishing (April 2, 2007)
  • ISBN-10: 044657905X
  • ASIN: B0029LHX8A
  • Product Dimensions: 8.9 x 6.1 x 1.3 inches
  • Shipping Weight: 12 ounces (View shipping rates and policies)
  • Average Customer Review: 4.9 out of 5 stars  See all reviews (17 customer reviews)
  • Amazon.com Sales Rank: #317,346 in Books (See Bestsellers in Books)

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5.0 out of 5 stars If you want to be inspired, buy this book!, June 10, 2007
By S. Ferrara, LL.B., B.A. (Calgary, Alberta, Canada) - See all my reviews
I read "Together on Top of the World" in 2 nights - I just could not put it down! Incredible story! The best book that I have read in a while and I'm a voracious reader. Certainly one of the best mountaineering books I have ever read, in part, because it is not just another mountaineering book. It deals realistically and holistically with the lives of two inspirational people - their individual histories, their partnership and love. It's about adventure, highs and lows, overcoming life's seeming insurmountable hurdles, success, vision, goals and dreams. Very motivational! This book has got it all!
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5.0 out of 5 stars Must Read For Climbers and Lovers, October 3, 2009
By Big Horn Bret (Big Horn, WY) - See all my reviews
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What an incredible account of two people growing together in the setting of mountaineering. They were very open and honest with the struggles that they confronted individually and together. The writing made this an easy and enjoyable book that keep me interested with the flip of every page. I finished the book in just two sittings and couldn't put it down. Very different from similar books about mountaineers (e.g. Mountain Madness, No Shortcuts to the Top, etc.). While the setting is alpine mountaineering and the stories of climbs are inspiring, the true story is about two people falling in love and learning how to grow into one.
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5.0 out of 5 stars Super Book, March 6, 2008
By J. BARNETT (Mt. Shasta, Ca.) - See all my reviews
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This is a really super book. More that just of story of climbing Everest. It is a story of lives and it is very very good.
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5.0 out of 5 stars True Inspiration
A very inspiring book that validated my desire to do what I love and will keep me optimistic about finding my way for a long time!
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3.0 out of 5 stars Half Way to the Top
Battles with snow and ice, battles with cancer, and a charming romance. What else is needed for a great book in the outside genre? Good Writing. Read more
Published 23 months ago by Hamilton Moore

5.0 out of 5 stars REMARKABLE STORY - REMARKABLE COUPLE
This book was suggested to us as not only a mountaineering story but a story of life's struggles. We weren't disappointed but very humbled. Read more
Published on September 3, 2007 by K. C. Huseonica

5.0 out of 5 stars A Great Story of Mountains and Love
Sue and Phil have created a wonderful tale of mountains, challenges and love. Phil one of the greatest guides in the world and guides people up the worlds great mountains... Read more
Published on June 7, 2007 by Mountain Man

5.0 out of 5 stars Not just a climbing story.
This book touches all lives not just climbers. It touched all my senses. I laughed, cried, smiled and got angy. Read more
Published on June 7, 2007 by ~jo~

5.0 out of 5 stars An inspiration...
An inspiring story about love, humility, grace, courage ... and mountaineering. Dreams and adversity are a part of living; Phil and Susan show you how to live.
Published on May 18, 2007 by E. F. Howington

5.0 out of 5 stars Great story!
This is a great story of achievment and adversity, of climbing and relationships. I highly recommend it!
Published on May 13, 2007 by Randy L. Mueller

5.0 out of 5 stars inspirational and exceptional determination and focus
Unusually written, 2 person perspective. The determination of both Phil and Susan is admirable and something to aspire to emulate. Read more
Published on May 12, 2007 by D'arcy Kerrigan

5.0 out of 5 stars Outstanding!
Outstanding and honest assessment of the worlds highest peaks and the dedication and inner drive it takes to conquer them. And, as a couple. Lots of enjoyable reading.
Published on May 12, 2007 by James Stewart

5.0 out of 5 stars Much more than a climbing adventure story . . .
Well written personal account of unbelievable adventure, love story and a couple's ability to over come life threatening illnesses all rolled up into a 294 page account. Read more
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