{"product_id":"no-such-thing-as-the-top-9781957917436","title":"No Such Thing as the Top","description":"\u003cp\u003eA heartfelt memoir chronicling the profound relationship between father and son, \u003cem\u003eNo Such Thing as the Top\u003c\/em\u003e was written by John D. Cumming as part autobiography and part tribute to his father, Ian-beautifully capturing his intense admiration for the man who instilled in him an unwavering spirit of determination and resilience. Together, father and son embody a shared ethos of ceaseless perseverance and a refusal to accept limitations.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003eMore than the portrayal of the bond between a father and his son, \u003cem\u003eNo Such Thing as the Top \u003c\/em\u003eis a deeply personal exploration of the author's journey to find strength and discipline as a mountain guide, deal with the challenges of a chronic illness, find success on his terms, and discover how to approach life with more compassion.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003eThrough introspective storytelling, John D. Cumming crafts a candid narrative reflecting on the intricate dynamics of paternal influence, personal development, and the pursuit of authenticity. It is at once an homage to a father's legacy and a plunge into the emotional complexities inherent in a life dedicated to relentless ambition. \u003cem\u003eNo Such Thing as the Top\u003c\/em\u003e stands as a testament to the enduring power of love, resilience, and the unyielding quest for self-discovery.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003eAll proceeds from sales of \u003cem\u003eNo Such Thing as the Top\u003c\/em\u003e go to the Utah Nature Conservancy in honor of Ian Cumming.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cb\u003eBinding Type:\u003c\/b\u003e Paperback\u003cbr\u003e\u003cb\u003ePublisher:\u003c\/b\u003e Glass Spider Publishing\u003cbr\u003e\u003cb\u003ePublished:\u003c\/b\u003e 01\/15\/2024\u003cbr\u003e\u003cb\u003eISBN:\u003c\/b\u003e 9781957917436\u003cbr\u003e\u003cb\u003ePages:\u003c\/b\u003e 196\u003cbr\u003e\u003cb\u003eWeight:\u003c\/b\u003e 0.59lbs\u003cbr\u003e\u003cb\u003eSize:\u003c\/b\u003e 9.00h x 6.00w x 0.53d","brand":"John D. Cumming, Kristie Henderson","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":45316456808629,"sku":"9781957917436","price":16.14,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0473\/0804\/6492\/files\/img_986c42fe-f166-41eb-950d-9d3a1690c4dc.jpg?v=1745331308","url":"https:\/\/pastforward.org\/products\/no-such-thing-as-the-top-9781957917436","provider":"Past Forward","version":"1.0","type":"link"}