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A Memoir of Extreme Adventure, Grief, and Resilience. 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. For readers of memoirs by fearless adventurers and seekers of hope, this is an inspiring journey into the wild places of both the earth and the human heart. PRAISE FOR THE BOOK... ""No one I know has the courage to explore the world and the limits of herself. A must read!"" -Gerald W. Abrams, executive producer ""...The Space Between Summits teaches us how fragile life is yet is also 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 GroundThe Space Between Summits beautifully illustrates the resilience with which Dianette approached each challenge in her life."" -Mary Gadams, founder of RacingThePlanet ""What a ride! ... Biting wit and gallows humor combined with compassion and heart-Dianette and her story will help get you up and down any mountain."" -Kelly Chapman Meyer, founder of OneSun Farms ""Dianette is a force of nature. ... she tells her story of triumph and tragedy with style and courage. What a fantastic achievement."" -John Watkin, Emmy-winning producer/director

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Dianette Wells is a member of the fewer than 500 individuals, and fewer than 100 women, who have climbed each of the Seven Summits, including Mt. Everest, Denali, Mt. Vinson, Kilimanjaro, Aconcagua, and Carstensz Pyramid. She has participated in four Eco-Challenges, numerous Ultramarathons including many 150-mile races across various deserts around the world, raced her bike across America (RAAM), and adventure raced around the globe.She is the former co-chair and founder of the Cystic Fibrosis Guild of Malibu's annual Dolphin Ball and serves on the board of directors for Marley's Mutts, Dog Rescue.She is the proud mother of three, continues to climb and race, and just finished her twentieth home remodel.Follow Dianette's exciting adventures at DianetteWells.com and through social media.

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