In My France, we share the story of the adventurer Maxime Sorel who has a thirst for surpassing himself and achieving exploits. He published “My double Everest, from the Vendée Globe to the roof of the world” with Gallimard.
After 5 days of sailing, Maxime Sorel, one of the 40 Vendée Globe skippers, was forced to abandon his solo, non-stop round the world race in this 2024 edition.
Victim of a very severe ankle injury, he quickly understands that he will have to give up on his dream. Between a very physical and mechanical sport, during a sailing race, twists of fate can come from anywhere… The injury to his ankle will be the result of years of preparation and training.
Meeting with an exceptional athlete and an entrepreneur with experience in civil engineering.
« I have made ten Atlantic crossings, I completed the Vendée Globe and I still don't have my boat license. This curious anecdote crosses my mind while I am on top of the world. Sitting on a rock in the middle of a storm, I am over 8,000 meters above sea level and I have no more oxygen. »
It was during his first “Everest of the seas”, the Vendée Globe 2020-2021, that Maxime Sorel decided to climb Everest.
In 2023, he will carry out this extraordinary expedition by reaching the summit of the highest mountain in the world. Story of this double exploit, this book invites the reader to walk alongside him on the peaks of the Himalayas. This climb is an opportunity to share your daily life, your thoughts, your anecdotes and your moments of life, drawing parallels with the adventure and highlights of the Vendée Globe.
With a simple and powerful message: “Live your dreams!” »
Publisher Gallimard Loisirs
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France
