The Shadow of the Climber: The Psychology of Extreme Sports - Paperback
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Languages:EnglishPublisher:Mh Creative Works LLC.ISBN-13:9798234045935UPC:9798234045935Book Category:Self-Help, Sports & RecreationBook Subcategory:Spiritual, Extreme SportsSize:8.50 x 5.50 x 0.23 inchesWeight:0.136Product ID:SC7J1XGVC6
Why does danger feel meaningful? Why can risk become intoxicating? What are we truly hoping to find when we push our limits? Extreme sports captivate us: the danger, the beauty, the impossible made real. Rock climbing is celebrated as a test of courage and strength, yet beneath its heroic achievements lies a deeper truth few are willing to confront. The Shadow of the Climber explores the vertical world to examine the psychological forces that pull people toward the extreme. Drawing on depth psychology, personal experience, and the stories of climbing's most iconic figures, Michael Herr reveals how these pursuits are often fueled by far more than strength, skill, and bravery. This is not a condemnation of extreme sports nor a celebration of recklessness, but an honest exploration of the unseen motivations that shape our choices, the parts of ourselves we try to outrun, and the unexpected wholeness that can emerge when we finally turn toward them. The physical challenges unfold on stone, but the deeper struggles take place within. For climbers, athletes, and anyone drawn to intense experiences, this book offers clarity-not only about what drives these pursuits, but what these desires may be trying to heal.
Languages:EnglishPublisher:Mh Creative Works LLC.ISBN-13:9798234045935UPC:9798234045935Book Category:Self-Help, Sports & RecreationBook Subcategory:Spiritual, Extreme SportsSize:8.50 x 5.50 x 0.23 inchesWeight:0.136Product ID:SC7J1XGVC6
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