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Media
Reviews:
"I found The Two Year Mountain interesting
as much for the writer's own growth in relating to, and valuing a culture,
way of life, and traditions so totally in contrast with that of his own
North American background. Clearly Phil Deutschle himself grew
in moral stature during those two years, as his self questioning shows."
—Lord Hunt, Leader of the First Successful
Mount Everest Expedition
"I have read The Two Year Mountain with
pleasure."
—Victor Zorza, The Times columnist,
London
"Phil Deutschle manages the balancing act between
frankness and self indulgence with some skill, and his book is well worth
reading, especially for anyone intending to trek in Nepal. It tells
you far more about that endlessly fascinating country than any half dozen
of you average climbing narratives and get perhaps as close as any westerner
can to an inside view of its subject. All in all, it's a very laudable
publication... If you're remotely interested in the subject, this
should be regarded as one of the required texts."
—Jim Perrin, High Magazine, British
Mountaineering Council
"Vividly captured."
—The Town Crier, Cambridge
"A most exciting book... A journey beyond
the physical and deep into the emotions... Phil Deutschle has skillfully
managed to weave together the two aspects of the journey... Richly
illustrated with photos and drawings."
—Ikast News
"This is as much an autobiography as a travel
book. It records the reactions of an amiable 23 year old Peace Corps
volunteer to his years in a primitive Himalayan village. Phil Deutschle
well conveys the early sense of emotional and cultural isolation... the
excitement of a recklessly brave solo conquest of Pharchamo (20,580 ft.)...
Phil Deutschle gained a lot from his experience and he describes it agreeably."
—The Good Book Guide, Winner of the
Queen's Award for Export Achievement
"Written with obvious affection."
—The Geographical Magazine, The Royal
Geographical Society
"A fascinating book... It's his exciting
and unusual experiences as a teacher in a Nepalese village (he had to teach
in Nepalese), his experiences with the unique culture, the nature (he climbed
solo a 20,000-foot peak), and people that make this book a piece of distinctive
and exciting literature."
—Herning Daily News