About the Author
Jonathan Franklin
ISBN 9781509800193
Rs. 1,040
Picador
438 Days
Who it's for: Readers interested in true stories of survival and human endurance
On November 17, 2012, Salvador Alvarenga embarked on a short fishing trip off the coast of Mexico that turned into an unimaginable ordeal. A sudden, violent storm disabled his boat, casting him adrift into the vast Pacific Ocean. For an astonishing 438 days, Alvarenga navigated extreme solitude, battled starvation and despair, and faced countless close calls, including being ignored by passing vessels, before finally washing ashore on a remote island over 9,000 miles away. Jonathan Franklin's '438 Days' meticulously reconstructs this true story, drawing on extensive interviews to detail one man's extraordinary will to survive against impossible odds.Why You Should Read? Explore a definitive account of the longest solo survival at sea ever recorded. Gain insight into human resilience, ingenuity, and the profound psychological challenges of extreme isolation. Discover the meticulous research and firsthand testimonies that bring Alvarenga's harrowing journey to vivid life. Witness an inspiring testament to the enduring power of the human spirit in the face of nature's indifference.
Highlights
- Based on extensive interviews with the survivor
- Details the longest known solo survival at sea
- Covers psychological and physical challenges of isolation
- Reconstructs the ordeal from the storm to the final landfall
Themes
Available formats
1 formatPaperback
Physical
All 77 Districts COD
Nationwide cash on delivery
7-day exchange
Damage or wrong edition
Genuine print
Direct from publishers
Specifications
10 detailsAbout the author
Community Reviews
Sign in to Write a ReviewWrong edition? Want a different title?
Tell us about a book, edition or format you'd like us to stock — or flag anything off about this page.
Sign in to send us a message - it lets us reply and keeps out spam.
Sign inQuestions about this book
What is the book about?
It tells the true story of Salvador Alvarenga, a fisherman who survived 438 days adrift in the Pacific Ocean after a storm disabled his boat.
How did the author research the story?
The author conducted extensive interviews, which helped reconstruct the events in detail.
What makes this survival story unique?
It is described as the longest solo survival at sea ever recorded, involving extreme solitude and numerous close calls.
What challenges did Alvarenga face?
He battled starvation, despair, and extreme solitude, and was even ignored by passing vessels before washing ashore on a remote island.