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Joe Simpson
Joe Simpson is the author of Touching the Void, a gripping account of survival in the mountains. His writing often explores the limits of human endurance and the power of the natural world.
The water people
Genres
Characters
Dr ChrisProtagonist
A young man and climber who journeys into the Himalayas with his friend Jimmy, seeking meaning through water.
JimmySupporting
Chris's friend and climbing partner; a devout Catholic whose search for spiritual answers drives much of their journey.