Two-Year Mountain [Hardcover]

Phil Deutschle (Author)

Book Description

Publication Date: September 1986

Combining adventure story, travel log, and personal confession, this absorbing account describes a wrenching experience that belies the idealistic expectations of many Peace Corps volunteers. Following a stint as a volunteer teacher in a Nepalese village, Phil Deutschle sets off alone on an expedition to conquer Pharchamo, 20,580 feet high, which has claimed several lives. This trek forms the framework of the book, and into it Deutschle weaves the story of his experiences in sharply etched, swiftly moving, often humorous anecdotes.

--This text refers to the Paperback edition.

Editorial Reviews

Review

"A remarkable book...  Phil Deutschle spent a couple of years having some pretty hair-raising experiences and some rewarding experiences in Nepal...  Described in very graphic and downright frightening terms."
—Chris South, BBC Radio

 

"I found The Two Year Mountain interesting as much for the writer's own growth in relating to, and valuing a culture, way of life, and traditions so totally in contrast with that of his own North American background.  Clearly Phil Deutschle himself grew in moral stature during those two years, as his self questioning shows." —Lord Hunt, Leader of the First Successful Mount Everest Expedition

 

"I have read The Two Year Mountain with pleasure." —Victor Zorza, The Times, London

 

"Phil Deutschle manages the balancing act between frankness and self indulgence with some skill, and his book is well worth reading, especially for anyone intending to trek in Nepal.  It tells you far more about that endlessly fascinating country than any half dozen of your average climbing narratives and get perhaps as close as any westerner can to an inside view of its subject. ... If you're remotely interested in the subject, this should be regarded as one of the required texts." —Jim Perrin, High Magazine, British Mountaineering Council

 

"Written with obvious affection." —The Geographical Magazine, The Royal Geographical Society

--This text refers to the Paperback edition.

About the Author

A native Californian, Phil Deutschle is currently teaching in Salinas California.

--This text refers to the Paperback edition.

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Product Details

• Hardcover: 273 pages
• Publisher: Universe Pub; 1St Edition edition (September 1986)
• Language: English
• ISBN-10: 0876634714
• ISBN-13: 978-0876634714
• Product Dimensions: 8.3 x 5.8 x 1.1 inches
• Shipping Weight: 1.1 pounds
• Average Customer Review: 4.0 out of 5 stars  See all reviews (1 customer review)
• Amazon Best Sellers Rank: #3,728,200 in Books (See Top 100 in Books)

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4.0 out of 5 stars A Different Look, July 12, 2000

By A Customer

This review is from: Two-Year Mountain (Hardcover)

I found this novel while shifting through volumes of books on the peace corps in my college library. While I was skeptical at first, this novel proved to be a real joy to read.

The author was a volunteer in Nepal a while back and gives a fresh perspective to not only the village and job he had placed before him, but also his life and attitudes and how they changed.

Nothing is sugar-coated in this book. Phil, the author, keeps it straight and real while maintaining enough direction to keep the reader interested. I would recommend anyone who is considering joining the peace corps, as I was, read this factual and human account of two years in Nepal.