to be published in 2027
A journey through loss, resilience, and the heights of human spirit.
Since my injury and amputation in 2021, my life has gone through profound changes. Many times I have been invited to give a talk on my experiences, on the subject of recovery from extreme shock and injury. During this time I have been chronicling my reflections in written form, and in 2022 I began to draft a book describing many of my expeditions, my injury, and recovery.
I have worked closely with experienced editors to produce a manuscript. The working title is K2 Rebirth. I hope that it will appeal beyond the mountaineering community and provide insights and inspiration for all those seeking to overcome injury, disability or other challenges.
“At 8,000 meters, the world becomes simple. There is only the next step, the next breath, the choice between surrender and survival. In that clarity, I heard my daughter’s voice: ‘Baba, don’t die. Baba, come back.’ In that moment, failure was no longer an option. Not because of pride or ambition, but because of love.” — From Chapter 7: “The Descent”