Up the Down Volcano Up the Down Volcano

Up the Down Volcano

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Publisher Description

In her first full-length essay since her second book, How Did You Get This Number, New York Times bestselling author Sloane Crosley attempts to overcome the biggest hurdle of her life. Literally. Crosley’s “Up the Down Volcano" delivers a hilariously honest account of her trip to South America to climb one of the highest volcanoes in the world. Armed with a prescription for malaria pills, a fleece vest, and a few feminine hygiene products, Crosley’s attempt to channel her inner Jon Krakauer doesn't go exactly as planned. As she experiences the effects of altitude sickness on her way up the volcano, her guide tells her to simply be “tranquillo.” Crosley expertly describes the misunderstandings that arise through interacting with another culture in another language, turning the classic adventure story on its funny bone. The results are, of course, touching and amusingly disastrous.

GENRE
Humor
RELEASED
2012
June 19
LANGUAGE
EN
English
LENGTH
18
Pages
PUBLISHER
212 Books
SELLER
William Morris Endeavor Entertainment
SIZE
139.3
KB

Customer Reviews

tldavis801 ,

Hilarious

This is probably the funniest piece of writing I’ve read. The way the author flawlessly puts into words the thoughts in my head is shockingly delightful. On top of that, she makes those thoughts funny! A great read, love this author.

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