The Space Between The Summits
A Memoir of Extreme Adventure, Grief, and Resilience
Memoir
By:
Dianette Wells
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One of fewer than one hundred women on Earth to complete the Seven Summits—the highest peaks on every continent—Dianette Wells has spent her life pushing beyond limits most people never dare approach. From the frozen brutality of Antarctica to the death zones of the world’s tallest mountains, she has faced avalanches, exhaustion, isolation, and fear with relentless determination.
But the greatest climb of her life began after devastating personal loss.
Filled with breathtaking adventure, hard-earned wisdom, sharp humor, and extraordinary courage, The Space Between Summits is an unforgettable story of a woman who discovered that survival is not about conquering mountains—it is about finding the strength to continue climbing after everything changes.
“Get ready for a journey of keen awareness of the opposites in life that often reside in the same space: being fragile yet strong, fearful but unafraid, broken yet healing, lost while discovering self. Filled with stories of adventure that helped one woman navigate heartbreaking loss, The Space Between Summits teaches us how fragile life is yet is a shining example of how fearlessly living life on the edge connects us with the world and our inner selves, and ultimately, leads to healing.”
— Marshall Ulrich, adventurer and bestselling author of Running on Empty and Both Feet on the Ground
“Adventure racing and climbing Everest gave me a real appreciation for Dianette’s mental tenacity and physical endurance. The Space Between Summits is her personal spiritual journey that she willingly shares with us. Climbing the highest mountain in Antarctica with Johnny Strange when he was twelve and bumping into him at the North Pole years later gives me a unique perspective on him. We spoke of passion and risk, and how he wanted to live his life as fully as possible. With their shared ‘Life Wish’ ever present, The Space Between Summits is truly a love story.”
— Vern Tejas, mountain guide
“No one I know has the courage to explore the world and the limits of herself. A must read!”
— Gerald W. Abrams, executive producer
“Dianette is a force of nature. Whether she’s climbing the highest mountains or tackling the massive challenge of writing a book, she tells her story of triumph and tragedy with style and courage. What a fantastic achievement.”
— John Watkin, Emmy-winning producer/director