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The Eighth Summit: Row the Atlantic, Race to the South Pole, Conquer Yourself - Peter van Kets (Book)
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The Eighth Summit: Row the Atlantic, Race to the South Pole, Conquer Yourself - Peter van Kets (Book)
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Title: The Eighth Summit: Row the Atlantic, Race to the South Pole, Conquer Yourself
Author: Peter van Kets
Date Published: April 2014
Publisher: Mercury (South Africa)
ISBN: 978-0992194932
Category: Non-fiction / Memoir / Adventure / Motivational
The Eighth Summit is a motivational memoir by South African adventurer Peter van Kets, recounting three of his most challenging and unsupported expeditions:
- 2007 Atlantic Rowing Race – Van Kets and his partner Bill Godfrey won the Woodvale Atlantic Rowing Race, rowing 5,500 km across the Atlantic Ocean.
- 2010 Solo Atlantic Crossing – He became one of the few to row the Atlantic solo, facing isolation and extreme conditions.
- 2012 South Pole Expedition – Teaming up with Braam Malherbe, he trekked 500 miles across Antarctica to the South Pole in the Scott-Amundsen Centenary Race, one of the most grueling endurance events ever staged.
Through these narratives, van Kets explores themes of resilience, mental fortitude, and the pursuit of personal excellence. The book aims to inspire readers to conquer their own “eighth summit,” a metaphor for overcoming life’s greatest challenges.
The memoir is illustrated with 56 color photographs and includes a foreword by Professor Tim Noakes. It has been praised for its engaging storytelling and motivational insights.
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