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Discover the most harrowing survival stories throughout modern history in this riveting collection from celebrated author Cara Tabachnick.

The stories seem too unbelievable to be true. Lost individuals facing the most severe natural disasters, the most dangerous situations, and the most inhospitable conditions…and coming back alive. From plane crashes and sinking ships to surviving in freezing forests and dry deserts, this anthology of survival stories includes some of the most famous, unbelievable tales of beating the odds. This book features gripping tales of sheer bravery and quick thinking, including:Juliane Koepcke, the sole survivor of a plane crash in the Peruvian AmazonJose Salvador Alvarenga, who floated for 13 months alone in the Pacific oceanAron Ralston, who cut off his arm to escape the canyon he’d been trapped inLincoln Hall, who was abandoned on Mount Everest…and many more.
Whether you want to be thrilled by close calls and narrow escapes, or get inspired by some of the greatest stories of human endurance, this collection of tales has something for everyone.

Publisher ‏ : ‎ Ulysses Press (May 18, 2022)
Language ‏ : ‎ English
Paperback ‏ : ‎ 192 pages
ISBN-10 ‏ : ‎ 161243908X
ISBN-13 ‏ : ‎ 978-1612439082
Item Weight ‏ : ‎ 7.1 ounces
Dimensions ‏ : ‎ 5.5 x 0.44 x 8.5 inches

Customers say

Customers find the book has a variety of survival stories that are thrilling and engaging. They find the will to survive inspiring and teach endurance, hope, and how to survive against all odds. However, some readers feel the writing quality is poor and not well-written, making it a shallow read.

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