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Book Arrangement: The Kid Who Climbs Everest By Rev Cooper
Book Arrangement:
The Kid who Climbs Everest opens to a short “Thank You” page dedicated to three crucial characters in Bear Grylls life: Pasang, Nima, and Shara. Following this dedication is the table of contents, here the reader can easily maneuver their way through the book. The table of contents is succeeded by a map of Everest, this map allows the reader to visualize the voyage they are set to embark on. After the map is a forward where Rev. Cooper gives backstory on the great mountain; an acknowledgement page for the individuals who supported Bear’s journey. With the acknowledgment complete the story begins, the book is composed of 18 chapters. The chapters are separated by large bold text and an inspirational quote that goes along with the theme of each chapter. The book is brought to a close by a subscript honoring those who have lost their life conquering
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The climb is a grueling process, the human body takes time to acclimate to the different altitude heights; therefore, climbers are forced to climb and re-climb the mountain until the new altitude is stable. Team members face injuries along the way but continue the climb. Bear develops a sickness that forces him to remain at base camp for a week, thankfully the illness passes and Bear was able to climb. When the expedition reaches camp four they split into two teams. Only one of which would be going to the summit. The final stretch to the summit was the toughest yet; in spite of the conditions Bear completed his dream and was now standing on top of the world.

Chapters 17-18: With the world below them, the men begin to retreat from the mountain. They arrive at base camp and a chopper takes them to the nearby city of Kathmandu. Bears three month journey is over. At his home Bear reflects on his life changing experience. His body is weak and will take weeks to recover; regardless, Bear is happier than ever.

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