Books matching: andes mountains crash
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Alive: The Story of the Andes Survivors by Piers Paul Read is a gripping nonfiction account of the 1972 crash of an Uruguayan plane carrying a rugby team in the Andes mountains. The survivors faced extreme conditions, including resorting to cannibalism to survive. The book narrates the harrowing experiences of the passengers, their resilience, and the ultimate will to survive against all odds. Piers Paul Read's writing style is described as matter-of-fact, focusing on the stark reality of the survivors' ordeal without sensationalism.
Uruguay, one of the smallest countries on the South American continent, was founded on the eastern bank of the River Plate as a buffer state between the emerging giants of Brazil and Argentina. Geogra...- #2
Save:'Out of the Silence: After the Crash' by Mireya Soriano, Jennie Erikson, and Eduardo Strauch Urioste is a personal account of Eduardo Strauch, one of the survivors of the 1972 Andes Mountains plane crash. The book delves into the emotional and spiritual impact of hope, fear, rebirth, and love experienced by Eduardo during the 72 days on the mountain and afterwards. It narrates the story of survival, friendship, family, and faith amidst freezing temperatures, starvation, and the difficult decisions that had to be made in order to survive.
Eduardo Strauch breaks his decades-long silence to share his story after a mountain climber finds his wallet near the crash site, prompting him to reflect on the tragedy, the rescue, and how it changed his life forever. The book is split into two halves: the first half recounts the experience of the crash, while the second half explores the lessons learned, focusing on spiritual growth and the survivors' connection to each other and the mountain.
