The Call of Kilimanjaro: Finding Hope Above the Clouds by Jeff Belanger
An honest and engaging account of one amateur hiker’s journey to spiritual transformation as he climbs to the summit of Mount Kilimanjaro.
After his brother-in-law Chris passed away, author Jeff Belanger made the decision to take the trip of a lifetime, both in honor of Chris and in pursuit of clarity about his own life and goals. The Call of Kilimanjaro is a day-by-day record of Belanger’s ascent to the peak of Africa’s highest mountain. By turns contemplative and irreverent, joyful and thoughtful, boyish and wise, this is a book for all ages – from 10 to 100 – and a memoir for armchair travelers with an interest in spirituality. By example, Belanger teaches us to take stock of our accomplishments, eye the lofty goals we’ve placed in front of ourselves, and push higher than we’ve ever dared, turning an honest eye toward past, present, and future, through the end of life and beyond.
Jeff has many upcoming virtual and in-person multi-media programs on The Call of Kilimanjaro. Click here to see dates, times, and locations.
“My own journey to the summit of Kilimanjaro opened me to a life of adventure, and this book brought me right back to the slopes of that magical mountain. An honest and affirming tale of embracing the unknown and the transformative power of nature. Jeff’s journey is an invitation to all of us to get outside our comfort zone, see the world, and let it change us.”
–Josh Gates, Explorer, Host of Discovery’s Expedition Unknown
Jeff climbed Mt. Kilimanjaro as part of the Leukemia and Lymphoma Society‘s Team in Training program. A portion of the proceeds from the sale of this book will go to LLS to help fight blood cancer.
Published:
March 9, 2021
ISBN 9781623545116
Imagine / Charlesbridge
U.S. $24.99
224 pages
Hardcover / Full Color
Upcoming Live Call of Kilimanjaro Events with Jeff Belanger:
- VIRTUAL The Call of Kilimanjaro with Jeff Belanger – Tyngsborough Public Library – Tyngsborough, Massachusetts – March 11, 2021 7:00PM
- VIRTUAL The Call of Kilimanjaro with Jeff Belanger – Wallingford Public Library – Wallingford, Connecticut – March 16, 2021 7:00PM
- VIRTUAL The Call of Kilimanjaro with Jeff Belanger – Goshen Public Library – Goshen, Connecticut – March 18, 2021 7:00PM
- VIRTUAL The Call of Kilimanjaro with Jeff Belanger – Ocean City Free Public Library – Ocean City, New Jersey – March 22, 2021 7:00PM
- VIRTUAL The Call of Kilimanjaro with Jeff Belanger – Taft Public Library – Mendon, Massachusetts – March 25, 2021 7:00PM
- VIRTUAL The Call of Kilimanjaro with Jeff Belanger – Chelmsford Public Library – Chelmsford, Massachusetts – March 30, 2021 7:00PM
- VIRTUAL The Call of Kilimanjaro with Jeff Belanger – Warren Public Library – Warren, Massachusetts – April 8, 2021 6:00PM
- VIRTUAL The Call of Kilimanjaro with Jeff Belanger – Seymour Public Library – Seymour, Connecticut – April 13, 2021 7:00PM
- VIRTUAL The Call of Kilimanjaro with Jeff Belanger – Scituate Historical Society – Scituate, Massachusetts – April 15, 2021 7:00PM
- VIRTUAL The Call of Kilimanjaro with Jeff Belanger – Welles-Turner Memorial Library – Glastonbury, Connecticut – April 19, 2021 6:00PM
- VIRTUAL The Call of Kilimanjaro with Jeff Belanger – Amherst Town Library – Amherst, New Hampshire – April 21, 2021 7:00PM
- VIRTUAL The Call of Kilimanjaro with Jeff Belanger – Bellingham Public Library – Bellingham, Massachusetts – May 6, 2021 7:00PM
- VIRTUAL The Call of Kilimanjaro with Jeff Belanger – North Hill – Needham, Massachusetts – May 12, 2021 2:00PM
- VIRTUAL The Call of Kilimanjaro with Jeff Belanger – Farmington Libraries – Farmington, Connecticut – May 13, 2021 6:30PM
- The Call of Kilimanjaro with Jeff Belanger – Kelley Library – Salem, New Hampshire – May 20, 2021 7:00PM
- VIRTUAL The Call of Kilimanjaro with Jeff Belanger – Billerica Public Library – Billerica, Massachusetts – July 15, 2021 7:00PM