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General Climbing Discussion

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Virgin on Insanity 1-Jun-2016 At 10:56:09 PM simey
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Interesting to compare Steve Bell's 'Virgin on Insanity' to Andy Pollitt's 'Punk in the Gym'.

Both memoirs are written in very different styles... Andy's 'stream of consciousness' writing style is in stark contrast to Steve's approach where particular themes have provided a focus when describing his early years.

I do feel Steve's book will appeal to a broader audience than Andy's, although certain climbers will no doubt enjoy reading some of the detail and insight provided in Andy's book.

Or if you are trying to decide which book to buy, simply choose whether you would rather read about a guy with looks and talent doing some of the hardest rockclimbs in the land and getting laid every week, or about some guy who couldn't get laid in a brothel, who then risks life and limb on some dangerous mountain nonsense and who then goes off to look for enlightenment in a cult. (Gee Steve, when I describe you like that I'm surprised you didn't turn into some sort of pyscho-killer!).

Either way, I am quite enjoying this trend of old climbers recounting their glory days.

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