In Search of Sisu

Geordie Stewart, MA 2013

At the age of 22, Geordie Stewart became the youngest Briton to climb the Seven Summits – the highest mountain on every continent. Aged 17, he read a book about Everest and, despite no climbing experience, became obsessed with achieving this ambition.

Four years later, despite turning around 150m from the summit on his first attempt, he stood on top of the world and proudly displayed a St Andrews banner. The book offers a raw, emotive and passionate insight into the complexity of teenage vulnerabilities.

The real aim in those seven mountains was not climbing glory or breaking records but rather a path to contentment.

In Search of Sisu reveals Geordie’s transition from a self-doubting teenager battling an all-encompassing eating disorder to a young man who had the belief to realise his dreams.

--- "I will always remember the moment I learned that Geordie Stewart had successfully reached the summit of Everest. It was an extraordinary achievement from an exceptional young man, and St Andrews rejoiced in his success. In Search of Sisu is a blisteringly honest account of what it took to make it to the top. Inspiring and surprising by turn, each page bears testimony to Geordie’s courage, determination and resilience."
Professor Louise Richardson, Vice-Chancellor of the University of Oxford (Previously Principal and Vice-Chancellor of the University of St Andrews)

--- ‘A raw and honest account. In Search of Sisu touches on key elements of human psychology, overcoming adversity and difficult decision making on an intensely personal journey’
Bear Grylls

--- ‘Powerfully written and compelling. A must-read for anyone with an interest in adventure’
Sir Ranulph Fiennes

ISBN: 978-1999606503