Conquering Whitney

Married and middle-aged Jacob Silverstein appears to have everything he wantsin life: his health a loving family and a successful orthodontic practice. But whenhis best friend invites him to climb Mt. Whitney in California Jacob's old demonsresurface. Fighting his anxiety and lack of self-confidence he sets out onthe physically and emotionally challenging hike up the tallest mountainin the contiguous United States. As Jacob tries to conquer this punishing14500-foot climb he finds the greatest struggle is defeating the voiceof his fatalistic inner child.Conquering Whitney: A Mountain of Misadventure is a rollicking mix of travelnarrative humor and a search for self-discovery. Jacob's inspirationalodyssey is set against a backdrop of breathtaking scenery burgeoningfriendships raving raptors and an epic hunt for ice cream sandwiches-truly something to satisfy every appetite!