I am
the book:
In the Shadow
of the Mountain
In The Shadow of the Mountain is the remarkable story of heroism and community, one which awakens in all of us a lust for adventure, gratitude for the strong women in our lives, and faith in our own resilience.
her journey as a
Survivor.
Born and raised in Lima, Peru as a child Silvia endured a period of sexual violence that would haunt her for much of her adult life.
Nearly 30 years later, while attending a meditation retreat in Peru, she had a vision of reconnecting to her inner child and the two of them walking in a valley surrounded by mountains. This propelled her to journey through the Himalayas and reach the base of Mount Everest.
“In climbing the Seven Summits, Silvia Vasquez-Lavado did nothing less than take back her own life—one brave step at a time. She will inspire untold numbers of souls with this story, for her victory is a win on behalf of all of us.”
“In the Shadow of the Mountain is a literary, psychological, physical, and spiritual triumph. Silvia Vasquez Lavado is a fierce, brave mountaineer of the hills and heart. Read this book and ascend!”
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“The shadow of the mountain was the only thing big enough to swallow my shadow.”
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