Holding on - Jo Gambi
Books January 7th, 2008
Holding on - Written by Jo Gambi (with notes of her husband Rob Gambi)
This is a wonderful book about love and survival. If you are a Seven Summit fan this is a must read. After cancer almost took Robs life short after he and Jo got married they decide to sell all and go attempt the Seven Summits not sure how long Rob has to live.
From their website: http://www.robandjogambi.com/
“After major setbacks and lots of health issues they are victorious, not only phyiscally but mentally and emotionally. This is a wonderful adventure and will keep you reading for sure. I struggle to finish books but this book has me glued to any position i can find reading. Go get it and get the bug to bite.
In 2005 Rob and Jo Gambi became the first married couple to achieve the ultimate adventurer’s ambition when they climbed the ‘Seven Summits’ (the highest mountains on all seven continents) and skied to both the North and South Poles. Rob is also the first Australian and Jo the first female to achieve this feat.
In 2005 Jo also entered the Guinness World Records for the fastest female ascent of the ‘Seven Summits’ and she is the second British woman to have climbed Everest’s North/ North East Ridge.
What makes their story even more remarkable is that they achieved all this while Rob was in remission from his second bout of cancer. In spite of setbacks and facing death high in the Himalayas, they persevered and fulfilled their dreams (while unwittingly setting a string of records).
Jo’s inspiring book HOLDING ON is not just an enthralling account of mountaineering and polar achievements; it is a powerful and emotional story of love and survival against the odds.”
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