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Vanessa O'Brien.
- Source :
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Current Biography . Feb2024, Vol. 85 Issue 2, p61-66. 6p. 1 Black and White Photograph. - Publication Year :
- 2024
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Abstract
- Vanessa O'Brien is an adventurer who has achieved remarkable feats, including climbing Mount Everest, completing the Explorer's Grand Slam, diving to the Challenger Deep in the Pacific Ocean, and traveling to space aboard a Blue Origin spacecraft. She began her career in finance but left the industry during the Great Recession to pursue her passion for mountain climbing. O'Brien's determination and belief in her own capabilities have allowed her to overcome challenges and set records, making her a respected figure in the world of exploration. She has documented her experiences in a memoir titled "To the Greatest Heights: Facing Danger, Finding Humility, and Climbing a Mountain of Truth." [Extracted from the article]
Details
- Language :
- English
- ISSN :
- 00113344
- Volume :
- 85
- Issue :
- 2
- Database :
- Academic Search Index
- Journal :
- Current Biography
- Publication Type :
- Periodical
- Accession number :
- 175955263