{"title":"Dave Vass","description":"\u003cp\u003eWelcome to the captivating world of Dave Vass, an author known for his profound storytelling in the \u003cem\u003eBiography \u0026amp; Memoir\u003c\/em\u003e genre. With works like \u003cstrong\u003eNot Set In Stone\u003c\/strong\u003e, Dave Vass invites readers on a journey of introspection and discovery, offering a unique glimpse into intriguing lives and remarkable experiences.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003cp\u003eDave Vass is celebrated for his keen ability to craft narratives that are both authentic and engaging, providing readers with more than just a recount of events. His writing often explores the complex emotions and transformative moments that define a lifetime, making each book a compelling exploration of the human condition.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003cp\u003eWhether you're an avid reader of biographies or someone looking to delve into the personal stories of extraordinary individuals, Dave Vass’s collection is sure to inspire and enlighten. Discover his insightful memoirs and be prepared to embark on a memorable literary journey.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003cp\u003eExplore our selection of Dave Vass’s works and find your next unforgettable read today.\u003c\/p\u003e","products":[{"product_id":"not-set-in-stone-by-dave-vass-9781988550503","title":"Not Set In Stone","description":"\u003cdiv class=\"book-description\"\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eBetween the 1980s and 2015, Dave Vass became one of New Zealand's leading mountaineers. In \u003cem\u003eNot Set in Stone\u003c\/em\u003e, he recounts the beginning of his outdoor life caving and rafting, before turning to climbing, first around Arthur's Pass, and then at Aoraki\/Mount Cook National Park.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003cp\u003eA move to Wanaka saw him focused on climbing hard routes in Mount Aspiring National Park, while later in his career, it was the huge granite walls of the Darran Mountains in Fiordland that captured his imagination.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003cp\u003eIn 2015, however, everything changed. Coming out from a climbing trip in the Central Darran Mountains, walking down a river at night in a gathering storm, a relatively minor slip resulted in a broken neck, and incomplete tetraplegia. After nearly dying of hypothermia, and then persistent lung infections, the conclusion of the book is Dave's story of coming to terms with this catastrophic event, and a life now lived in a wheelchair, far from the mountains.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cem\u003eNot Set in Stone\u003c\/em\u003e is a brave, compelling book, that not only eloquently describes the passion of a mountain life, but the consequences of when it goes wrong, and how he has had to come to terms with a completely different existence. Dave Vass is a talented writer, and this book will take a unique and important place in New Zealand's outdoor literature.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e","brand":"Unknown","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":46853869469932,"sku":"9781988550503","price":39.99,"currency_code":"NZD","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0705\/7784\/8556\/files\/83b52960f2088ad4da7cf9d222b702cb.jpg?v=1759259423"}],"url":"https:\/\/bookhero.live\/collections\/dave-vass.oembed","provider":"Book Hero","version":"1.0","type":"link"}