Over the Edge by Greg Child Summary
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Kidnapped by Al Qaeda-linked militants in Kyrgyzstan, four American climbers faced a six-day nightmare that would later spark controversy. Published after 9/11, this harrowing true story of survival and escape became even more chilling when the hostages later confronted their imprisoned captors.
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The Unthinkable Expedition: When Climbing Meets Terror
The granite walls of Kyrgyzstan's Karavshin region rise like a dream from alpine meadows-a climber's paradise often called the "Yosemite of Central Asia." In summer 2000, four American climbers-Tommy Caldwell, Beth Rodden, Jason "Singer" Smith, and John Dickey-traveled to this remote wonderland seeking adventure. Instead, they found themselves thrust into a nightmare that would transform them from adventurers to hostages. What began as a climbing expedition became a harrowing tale of survival against Islamic militants who would later be named alongside Al Qaeda as targets in the War on Terror. Imagine waking up to gunfire while suspended in a portaledge 1,000 feet above the ground, your paradise suddenly transformed into a prison. How would you react when faced with the unthinkable? This is precisely what these four ordinary climbers confronted-a situation that would test not just their physical endurance but their moral boundaries and force decisions that would haunt them long after returning home.
Paradise with Hidden Dangers
The Man Behind the Movement
Six Days in Hell
The Desperate Escape
Truth, Lies, and Media Frenzy
Lives Forever Changed
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"I never knew where to start with nonfiction—BeFreed’s book lists turned into podcasts gave me a clear path."
"Perfect balance between learning and entertainment. Finished ‘Thinking, Fast and Slow’ on my commute this week."
"Crazy how much I learned while walking the dog. BeFreed = small habits → big gains."
"Reading used to feel like a chore. Now it’s just part of my lifestyle."
"Feels effortless compared to reading. I’ve finished 6 books this month already."
"BeFreed turned my guilty doomscrolling into something that feels productive and inspiring."
"BeFreed turned my commute into learning time. 20-min podcasts are perfect for finishing books I never had time for."
"BeFreed replaced my podcast queue. Imagine Spotify for books — that’s it. 🙌"
"It is great for me to learn something from the book without reading it."
"The themed book list podcasts help me connect ideas across authors—like a guided audio journey."
"Makes me feel smarter every time before going to work"
"Instead of endless scrolling, I just hit play on BeFreed. It saves me so much time."
"I never knew where to start with nonfiction—BeFreed’s book lists turned into podcasts gave me a clear path."
"Perfect balance between learning and entertainment. Finished ‘Thinking, Fast and Slow’ on my commute this week."
"Crazy how much I learned while walking the dog. BeFreed = small habits → big gains."
"Reading used to feel like a chore. Now it’s just part of my lifestyle."
"Feels effortless compared to reading. I’ve finished 6 books this month already."
"BeFreed turned my guilty doomscrolling into something that feels productive and inspiring."
"BeFreed turned my commute into learning time. 20-min podcasts are perfect for finishing books I never had time for."
"BeFreed replaced my podcast queue. Imagine Spotify for books — that’s it. 🙌"
"It is great for me to learn something from the book without reading it."
"The themed book list podcasts help me connect ideas across authors—like a guided audio journey."
"Makes me feel smarter every time before going to work"
"Instead of endless scrolling, I just hit play on BeFreed. It saves me so much time."
"I never knew where to start with nonfiction—BeFreed’s book lists turned into podcasts gave me a clear path."
"Perfect balance between learning and entertainment. Finished ‘Thinking, Fast and Slow’ on my commute this week."
"Crazy how much I learned while walking the dog. BeFreed = small habits → big gains."
"Reading used to feel like a chore. Now it’s just part of my lifestyle."
"Feels effortless compared to reading. I’ve finished 6 books this month already."
"BeFreed turned my guilty doomscrolling into something that feels productive and inspiring."
"BeFreed turned my commute into learning time. 20-min podcasts are perfect for finishing books I never had time for."
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"Makes me feel smarter every time before going to work"
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