About the Author
Piers Paul Read
ISBN 9780380003211
Rs. 800
Avon
Alive
the story of the Andes survivors
Who it's for: Readers interested in true survival stories and human resilience
On October 12, 1972, a plane carrying a Uruguayan rugby team crashed in the remote Andes mountains. Forty-five passengers and crew were on board; only sixteen ultimately survived the ordeal. For ten weeks, these survivors faced extreme cold, starvation, and isolation. The narrative details their struggle for survival, including the difficult decisions they made to stay alive in an unforgiving environment.Why You Should Read? A detailed account of human resilience against extreme adversity. Explores ethical dilemmas under dire circumstances. Documents a significant true survival story of the 20th century. Offers insights into the psychological and physical limits of endurance.
Highlights
- Chronicles the 1972 Andes plane crash and the 72-day ordeal of the survivors.
- Details the extreme cold, starvation, and isolation faced by the group.
- Examines the difficult ethical decisions made under life-threatening circumstances.
- Based on interviews with the survivors, offering a factual account.
- Explores the psychological and physical limits of human endurance.
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What is this book about?
It recounts the true story of the 1972 Andes plane crash involving a Uruguayan rugby team, focusing on the sixteen survivors who endured ten weeks of extreme conditions.
Who wrote the book?
Piers Paul Read.
How many people survived the crash?
Sixteen out of the forty-five passengers and crew on board.
Does the book discuss cannibalism?
Yes, it addresses the difficult decisions the survivors made, including the use of cannibalism, as part of their struggle to stay alive.
Is this a work of fiction?
No, it is a non-fiction biography that documents a significant true survival story of the 20th century.