# Blind, Alone & Near-Death on Mount Everest

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Podcast: [Imagine Heaven Podcast with John Burke](https://stenobird.com/podcast/imagine-heaven-podcast-with-john-burke-7127530)
Published: 2026-01-08T22:42:45+00:00
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## Resource

Brian Dickinson is the only person in history to solo summit Mount Everest and make it back alive after going completely blind. During his descent from the top of the world, Brian lost his sight, faced certain death, and encountered a Presence that changed the course of his descent. This is not just a survival story - it’s a powerful testimony of faith, surrender, and the Presence of God in our helplessness. 📖 Read Blind Descent by Brian Dickinson: https://a.co/d/crUQKvD 📘 Read 3 FREE chapters of Soul Revolution (click “Read Sample”): https://a.co/d/2euoQoB

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