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BOY FROM POCATELLO IBD

ALAN NICHOLS
REGENT PRESS
10 / 2025
9781587906800
Inglés

Sinopsis

Boy From Pocatello is a lyrical, soul-stirring memoir.âÇ»From the windswept streets of 1930s Pocatello, Idaho, to the remote sacred peaks of the Himalayas, Andes, Alps, the San Jacintos and many other Mountains and Mountain Ranges beyond, Alan Nichols has lived a life steeped in adventure, reverence, and wonder. This acclaimed explorer, attorney, and lifelong seeker invites readers on an unforgettable journey across continents and cultures in pursuit of what he calls 'the Sacred Spirit and the Holy Mountains.'áPart memoir, part human inquiry,âÇ»Boy From PocatelloâÇ»explores the mysterious power of mountains-from Mount Kailash to Machu Picchu, Mount Fuji to Shasta, Sinai to Olympus. With poetic reflection and a storytellerâÇÖs flair, Nichols recounts a lifetime of climbing, cycling, and connecting with the worldâÇÖs most revered peaks-often as the first Westerner or able to do so.áOrganized in six captivating parts and many tales, rich with personal anecdotes, cultural insights, and even revelations, this is more than a travelogue-it is a rare chronicle of one manâÇÖs search for meaning on the majesty of the EarthâÇÖs highest places.áThis is not only a story of physical ascent-it is a meditation on wonder. On sacredness. On the wisdom found where stone meets sky. Through six sweeping Parts, Nichols carries readers across continents and centuries, weaving history, philosophy, and personal pilgrimage into a tapestry that speaks to the timeless human yearning for meaning.áWritten with clarity, wit, and a deep reverence for the Sacred,âÇ»Boy From PocatelloâÇ»is also a tribute to community-particularly the tight-knit 'Seventh Avenue Gang' of his Pocatello youth, whose memory and mischief echo through the pages. His gratitude for friendship, for Mountains, for Spirit, and for learning is woven into every chapter along with many enjoyable stories and thoughtful tales.The author reflects on his extensive global explorations of Sacred Mountains, sharing the spiritual and philosophical insights and many unusual stories that he learned throughout his journeys.âÇ»The narrative offers readers a profound perspective on the interconnectedness of nature, spirit, personal growth and the Sacred.âÇïáAs a Stanford alumnus and lifelong learner, Alan Nichols exemplifies what it means to live curiously, adventurously, and purposefully. This work stands as both a personal memoir and a global offering-a chance to reflect on the landscapes that shape us, the stories that call to us, and the summits we each seek in our own way.áJoin the Boy From Pocatello on a path few have walked-where every mountain holds a mystery, and every summit whispers to the heart.á

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106,82€