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ENOUGH

Melissa Arnot Reid

Climbing Toward a True Self on Mount Everest

A breathtaking memoir in the style of Cheryl Strayed's WILD, by Melissa Arnot Reid, the first American women to summit Mt. Everest without supplemental oxygen, tracing an arc through failures and successes on Everest against a background of the author's childhood trauma and struggle to feel worthy of love.
This is a book of hard-earned wisdom; a vulnerable, honest, and universally human story about the lengths we are willing to go, and the struggles we endure to heal our deepest wounds, and in that process, know our value. In Melissa's story of adventure, empowerment, and healing, her journey ultimately reveals that to achieve our most important goals, we must start by looking within. In 2016, Melissa Arnot Reid became the first American woman to summit Everest without supplemental oxygen. It was her sixth summit of the highest ground on earth, cementing her place in mountaineering history. Melissa Arnot is an international mountain guide to celebrities and thrill-seekers alike and speaks to tens of thousands of people every year. She is also the co-founder of The Juniper Fund, a charity that supports and empowers families and communities impacted by the loss of Himalayan high-altitude workers. Melissa is a phenom and media star, in demand from many publications, television shows, and organizations looking for inspirational speakers. She's done great work with brands including Mercedes and Eddie Bauer, and Sugar23 is already working on helping her expand those brand partnerships, as well as other potential opportunities to grow her platform. Website: https://www.melissaarnot.com/
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Published 2025-04-01 by Crown / Sugar23

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This brave, fascinating memoir documents the tormented life of an elite professional mountain guide. It derives much of its considerable power from the author's ruthless honesty. Melissa Arnot Reid provides an understated first-hand account of her pivotal role in preventing a mob of angry Sherpas from murdering three famous European climbers who'd insulted and disrespected them on Mt. Everest, bears witness to the two deadliest mass-casualty events in the mountain's history, and describes her agonizing ascent of the peak without supplemental oxygen. ENOUGH is the best "Everest book" I've read in a long time.