Conquering Whitney: A Mountain of Misadventure

Married and middle-aged Jacob Silverstein appears to have everything he wants in life: his health, a loving family, and a successful orthodontic practice. But when his best friend invites him to climb Mt. Whitney in California, Jacob's old demons resurface. Fighting his anxiety and lack of self-confidence, he sets out on the physically and emotionally challenging hike up the tallest mountain in the contiguous United States. As Jacob tries to conquer this punishing
14,500-foot climb, he finds...