The Push

'A real page-turner . . . captivating and deeply moving' Climb magazine

In 2015 freeclimber Tommy Caldwell spent 19 days summiting Yosemite's vertical, 3000-foot Dawn Wall - the hardest climb in history.

It was the culmination of seven years planning and a lifetime's determination.

Here, he recounts how he got there, the falls and set backs (being held hostage, losing his index finger, the break-up of his marriage), the summits conquered and the fears overcome. It is a story about drive, focus and how to achieve the impossible - one toehold at a time.

'Caldwell's story is one of the best. You get more than just a climbing adventure, you get the inside view of how a person can endure crushing setbacks and persist to fulfill a spectacular vision' Jim Collins, author of Good to Great

'Heart-stopping, absorbing' Daily Mail

'Captivating and unfailingly honest' Jon Krakauer

'This isn't just a book about climbing, it's about laser sharp focus in all aspects of life' Scott Jurek, author of Eat & Run

'Absolutely captivating, thrills, enriches' Denver Post