{"product_id":"above-all-things-isbn-9780425268148","title":"Above All Things","description":"\u003cb\u003eA \u003ci\u003eNew York Times \u003c\/i\u003eEditor's Choice\u003c\/b\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003e1924. George Mallory is arguably the last great British explorer, having twice tried—and failed—to conquer Mount Everest. The mountain has haunted him, but his attempts have captivated the hearts of a nation desperate to restore its former glory after World War I. Yet George has sworn to his wife, Ruth, that he will not mount a third attempt. He will remain with her and their three children instead of again challenging the unreachable peak.\u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003eThen, one afternoon, Ruth reads a telegram addressed to George: “Glad to have you aboard again.” And with this one sentence, the lives of the Mallorys, and the face of the nation, are irrevocably changed.\u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003eA beautifully rendered story about the need for redemption and the quest for glory, \u003ci\u003eAbove All Things\u003c\/i\u003e is a captivating blend of historical fact and imaginative fiction. It is a heartbreaking tale of obsession, sacrifice, and what we do for love and honor.“‘Because it’s there.’ With just three words, George Mallory explained why they do what they do. Yet beyond these words, volumes have been left unsaid. With Above All Things, Tanis Rideout finally fills in this void, illuminating one of the great tragic adventure stories of the modern-day age.”—David Grann, \u003ci\u003eNew York Times\u003c\/i\u003e bestselling author of \u003ci\u003eThe Lost City of Z\u003c\/i\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003e“A superb addition to the fictional biography genre.”—\u003ci\u003eLibrary Journal\u003c\/i\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003e“Rideout’s powerful prose evokes the scalpel-like sting of arctic winds and the bone-shattering cold of frigid mountain nights. Impeccably researched, Rideout’s vividly authentic debut historical novel is a paean to the ability of love to conquer all but the highest mountains.”—\u003ci\u003eBooklist\u003c\/i\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003e“An elegant and well-researched novel.”—\u003ci\u003eThe New York Observer\u003c\/i\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003e“Part love story, part high-octane adventure, this historical novel about doomed Everest climber George Mallory is a tough one to put down.”—\u003ci\u003ePeople\u003c\/i\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003e“Rideout’s powerful prose about a tragic, brutal end will haunt you.”—\u003ci\u003eUSA Today\u003c\/i\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\"Gripping.\"—\u003ci\u003eParade\u003c\/i\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\"[Rideout's] depiction of the Everest climb pulses with visceral detail.\"—\u003ci\u003eEntertainment Weekly\u003c\/i\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003e“This vivid, assured, and confident debut novel scales great heights of obsession and desire, both on the face of Mount Everest and in the loving bond between doomed explorer George Mallory and his wife, Ruth.\"—\u003ci\u003ePublishers Weekly\u003c\/i\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003e“\u003ci\u003eAbove All Things\u003c\/i\u003e is part thrilling adventure, part moving love story and, in its entirety, beautifully written.”—Examiner.com\u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003e“Truly mesmerizing, a powerful weaving of the tensions and heartaches of a marriage in conflict with an obsession…brilliantly told. It will take you up the slopes of Mount Everest, a climb so vividly described you will almost feel the biting wind, the intense cold, the great drama of an historic event. But this is more than an adventure tale. \u003ci\u003eAbove All Things\u003c\/i\u003e takes the reader into the hearts of both Mallory and his wife as they struggle to understand each other and their own conflicted yearnings. A deeply satisfying blend of truth and imagination that stands out from the crowd.”—Kate Alcott, author of \u003ci\u003eThe Dressmaker\u003c\/i\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003e“This magnificent novel, at once rugged and sensual, elaborates on George Mallory’s assault on Everest in 1924, the ones who went, the ones who waited. Deeply felt, richly imagined, immaculately styled, and utterly compelling, \u003ci\u003eAbove All Things \u003c\/i\u003etakes us to the heights of human experience and endurance, both in physical fortitude and erotic longing. Rideout brings us to the summit and back down, shaken but somehow saved by grace.”—Robert Goolrick, author of \u003ci\u003eA Reliable Wife\u003c\/i\u003e and \u003ci\u003eHeading Out to Wonderful\u003c\/i\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003e“\u003ci\u003eAbove All Things \u003c\/i\u003ehas it all: adventure, tragedy, mystery, and a deeply moving love story. It’s gorgeously written and beautifully packed. I could not put it down. Prepare to be dazzled.”—Allison Pick, author of\u003ci\u003e Far to Go\u003c\/i\u003e, long-listed for the Man Booker Prize\u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003e“A love story, a tale of adventure, and a study in obsession all at once, \u003ci\u003eAbove All Things\u003c\/i\u003e is simply breathtaking. With Tanis Rideout’s debut, a major new voice in fiction arrives.”—Joseph Boyden, author of \u003ci\u003eThrough Black Spruce \u003c\/i\u003eand \u003ci\u003eThree Day Road\u003c\/i\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003e \u003cb\u003eTanis Rideout\u003c\/b\u003e’s work has appeared in numerous publications and has been short-listed for several prizes, including a CBC Literary Award. Born in Belgium, she grew up in Bermuda and in Kingston, Ontario, and now lives in Toronto, where she received her MFA from the University of Guelph-Humber. \u003ci\u003eAbove All Things\u003c\/i\u003e is her first novel.","brand":"Berkley","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":46302552588517,"sku":"NP9780425268148","price":22.0,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":false}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/1842\/7735\/files\/9780425268148.jpg?v=1767720974","url":"https:\/\/k12savings.com\/products\/above-all-things-isbn-9780425268148","provider":"K12savings","version":"1.0","type":"link"}