A Man's Life: Dispatches from Dangerous Places

by Mark Jenkins

Book Overview

"Brought to life by a poetic and muscular style, Jenkins's writing is a brew of history, philosophy, and raw emotion. His journeys are as intellectual and spiritual as they are physical, and we are by... This description may be from another edition of this product.

• Format: Hardcover
• Language: English
• ISBN: 1594867070
• ISBN13: 9781594867071
• Release Date: October 2007
• Publisher: Rodale Books
• Length: 358 Pages
• Weight: 1.23 lbs.
• Dimensions: 1.3" x 6.5" x 9.4"

Customer Reviews

A Man's Life: Dispatches from Dangerous Places

I have read a lot of his work over the years and it was enjoyable to be able to read about these adventures and see how they have changed him. As a fellow climber, world traveler and father, his insights and emotions really moved me. They ring with the truth of someone who has been there and been tempered by the fire, but not hardened in his heart. One of my favorite books from 08.

Very good book

If you like to read of adventure travel then you do not want to miss this book. If you are already familiar with Mark Jenkins you will definitely not want to miss this book. Jenkins has the ability to transport you along on his journeys with him. You finish one chapter fatigued from a 100 mile bike ride and the next overwhelmed by the beauty of a summit view at 15,000 feet. He has a writing style that conveys the sights, sounds and emotions of the moment without sounding cliched and sappy. In one chapter he writes of a Lithuanian friend whom he felt an instant connection with when they first met. You will feel that same connection with Jenkins when you read this book.

A Man's Life

This is a book any outdoorsman would enjoy. It is full of adventure and outdoor experiences.

Why is this man not more famous?

Mark Jenkins is my favorite author. I have read all of his books, and this one and Off the Map are my favorites. Buy this simply because Mark Jenkins is one of the most incredible authors ever. Period.

"A Man's Life" indeed

While I'd read and enjoyed Mark Jenkins's writings in "Outside" magazine for a long time, this is the first of his books I've read and I was sorry that it had to come to an end. I now look forward to reading his older books. Jenkins's writing style makes for easy, enjoyable reading and his adventures that he shares make me wish I've experienced even half as much as he has in his life - although there are a few sufferfests and life-threatening chapters I would be happy to pass on, such as his attempt to follow a historic route in Southeast Asia which involved getting past an outpost of Burmese soldiers who were itching to kill him. If you like outdoor/adventure stories, you'll love this book.