Jerry Moffatt: Revelations

Niall Grimes has done a great job of capturing the spirit of Jerry Moffat. He gives a very human face to the super climber that we read about in the 1980s and 1990s. There are some great tales and the background stories to some of the famous rock routes of the time. Also an insight in to the most famous climbers of that era.It gives a overview of how attitudes to training were changing during this period and how this transformed climbing.It is a very entertaining read and leaves you feeling inspired to work harder at your climbing

Although I haven’t climbed for a long while now, my palms were sweating while reading the detailed descriptions of the routes and boulder problems Jerry mastered in his impressive career. It was an enjoyable trip down memory lane and I found it hard to put down the book.

One of the most informative and captivating climbing books out there. I would highly recommend it to any climber but maybe not a non climber.

Got the book! Awesome read!

Nice to see how an all time great trained and how he transitioned into every day life after a great career

An inspiring read to someone awareof climbing and its history. Would be an absolute slog to anyone not interested in climbing.

Book comes off a little conceited at times, but it seems like it is because Jerry was that great. Achievements are achievements. Great history of hard climbing during the 80's and 90's. This book will get you psyched, and teach you a lot.

I always wanted to read a book/long interview about Jerry Moffatt. He is a fixture in the climbing world and such an interesting, fun character. His ascents and training regimes were legendary The book is a great read. I found myself always looking for more time to get to the next chapter. If you like rock climbing and want to know some sport climbing history, this is a great book. Recommended!

Some long years ago, when I lived in the Peak District, I was a regular visitor to The Foundary climbing wall. On occasion I would see Jerry and his posse hanging out and doing problems that I would never be able to repeat. I bought The Real Thing a while ago, and had always been intrigued by the lifestyle of dedicated professional climbers, so this was my chosen copy. I have to say that the book is truly outstanding. I have had it two days, and am already halfway through it. Jerry’s writing style is interesting and interspersed with some clever ‘hooks’ around what would happen further on in the book. I can’t stop reading the thing. The descriptions of routes completed will leave any climber with sweating palms! (Even if like me you struggle to climb up a VS!) I very much recommend this title to anyone. I note much more enlightened individuals have already bestowed it with suitable accolades. It’s fired me up so much that I am off to blow off some diffs in North Wales post lockdown! Lenny.

As someone who has done quite a bit of rock climbing albeit at a modest grade, I found 'Revelations' a thoroughly enjoyable read (I devoured it in a week) hence the 5 stars. If you are, or have been a climber, you will probably love this book but it might be hard work for a general interest read. I will not repeat anything about the content which has been extensively commented on in other reviews but you know what, I think I am going to go climbing now after having been away for quite a few years - 'Grooved Arete' here I come!! (now how much better a recommendation can you give for a climbing book than that?)

Its ok - think was expecting more butto be honest just felt a little like a diary - read to end but have to admit it was not what i thought it could have been

Good biography if you are a climber. I thoroughly enjoyed it, but I don't think this would appeal to someone who is not themselves a climber. Lots of detail on routes, etc.

Amazing achievements, great guy, inspirational, easy read, couldn't put it down. If you love climbing, with a bit of the history, and lots of Sheffield then read it. ,