My own journey to the summit of Kilimanjaro opened me to a life of
adventure, and this book brought me right back to the slopes of that
magical mountain. An honest and affirming tale of embracing the unknown
and the transformative power of nature, Jeff's journey is an invitation
to all of us to get outside our comfort zone, see the world, and let it
change us.
**--Josh Gates, Explorer, Host of Discovery's Expedition Unknown
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An honest and engaging account of one amateur hiker's journey to
spiritual transformation as he climbs to the summit of Mount
Kilimanjaro.
After his brother-in-law Chris passed away, author Jeff Belanger made
the decision to take the trip of a lifetime, both in honor of Chris and
in pursuit of clarity about his own life and goals. The Call of
Kilimanjaro is a day-by-day record of Belanger's ascent to the peak of
Africa's highest mountain. By turns contemplative and irreverent, joyful
and thoughtful, boyish and wise, this is a book for all ages - from 10
to 100 - and a memoir for armchair travelers with an interest in
spirituality. By example, Belanger teaches us to take stock of our
accomplishments, eye the lofty goals we've placed in front of ourselves,
and push higher than we've ever dared, turning an honest eye toward
past, present, and future, through the end of life and beyond.
