Attitude Shift for People

Just a few months after their marriage, Margaret and Patrick set off on what they hope will be a great adventure - a year living in Kenya. However, Margaret quickly realizes that there is a great deal she doesn't know about the complex social norms of her new home, as well as about her own husband. When a British couple invites the newlyweds to join them on a climbing expedition to Mount Kenya, the pair eagerly agree.

Yet, during their harrowing ascent, a horrific accident occurs. In the aftermath of this tragedy, Margaret struggles to comprehend what transpired on the mountain and how these events have irrevocably transformed both her and her marriage, perhaps forever. A Change in Altitude illuminates the inner landscape of a couple, the irreversible impact of tragedy, and the elusive nature of forgiveness.

With stunning language and striking emotional intensity, Anita Shreve transports the reader to the exotic panoramas of Africa and deep into the core of our most intimate relationships. Includes a reading group guide.

The newlyweds, Margaret and Patrick, eagerly embark on what they hope will be a great adventure - a year-long stay in Kenya - just a few months after their marriage. However, Margaret soon realizes that she lacks understanding of the complex social norms of her new environment, as well as insights into her own husband.

When a British couple invites the pair to join them on a climbing expedition to Mount Kenya, Margaret and Patrick readily accept the opportunity. Nonetheless, during their perilous ascent, a devastating accident takes place. In the wake of this tragedy, Margaret endeavors to comprehend what occurred on the mountain and how these events have irrevocably transformed both her relationship and herself, perhaps permanently.

Anita Shreve's A Change in Altitude illuminates the intricate inner landscape of a couple, the irreversible impact of tragedy, and the elusive nature of forgiveness. The author's use of stunning language and striking emotional intensity transports the reader to the exotic panoramas of Africa and delves deep into the core of our most intimate connections. Included is a reading group guide for further exploration of the novel's themes.

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