The Moth and the Mountain

Follow the unmatched adventure of Maurice Wilson, a World War I veteran, as he embarks on a wild journey to conquer Mount Everest. Maurice has a crazy and beautiful plan to fly from England to Everest, crash-land on its lower slopes, and become the first person to reach its summit all alone. Despite not having experience in either climbing or flying, he has the right plane, equipment, and a deep yearning to achieve his goal. This true story is about Maurice's endeavor to salve the wounds of war and save his soul through an audacious adventure. It's a tale of an adventurer unlike any other, complex, driven, wry, haunted, and fully alive. The Moth and the Mountain is a must-read for anyone who is in search of the power of the human spirit in the face of adversity.