Ruthless River: Love and Survival by Raft on the Amazon's Relentless Madre de Dios (Vintage Departures)

Name: Ruthless River: Love and Survival by Raft on the Amazon's Relentless Madre de Dios (Vintage Departures)
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Book Synopsis: A stunning debut; a Departures original publication. The ultimate survival story; a wild ride—the wildest—down a South American river in the thick of the Amazon Basin; a true and thrilling adventure of a young married couple who survive a plane crash only to later raft hundreds of miles across Peru and Bolivia, ending up in a channel to nowhere, a dead end so flooded there is literally no land to stand on. Their raft—a mere four logs—separates them from the piranha-and-caiman-infested water until they finally realize that there is no way out but to swim. Vintage Original. Holly FitzGerald and her husband, Fitz—married less than two years—set out on a yearlong honeymoon adventure of a lifetime, backpacking around the world. Five months into the trip their plane crash lands in Peru at a penal colony walled in by jungle, and their blissfully romantic journey turns into a terrifying nonstop labyrinth of escape and survival. On a small, soon-ravaged raft that quickly becomes their entire universe through dangerous waters alive with deadly animals and fish, their only choice: to continue on, despite the rush of insects swarming them by day, the sounds of encroaching predators at night. Without food or means of communication, with no one to hear their cries for help or on a search-and-rescue expedition to find them, the author and her husband make their way, fighting to conquer starvation and navigate the brute force of the river, their only hope for survival, in spite of hunger and weakening resolve, to somehow, miraculously hang on and find their way east to a large riverside town, before it is too late. . . .

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Experience the ultimate survival story with "Ruthless River: Love and Survival by Raft on the Amazon's Relentless Madre de Dios." This captivating tale takes you on a wild ride down a South American river, deep in the heart of the Amazon Basin. You'll join a young married couple who must battle the forces of nature and navigate treacherous waters to stay alive.

Written by Holly FitzGerald, this stunning debut is a Departures original publication. It offers a thrilling adventure that will leave you on the edge of your seat. From surviving a plane crash in Peru to traversing hundreds of miles across Peru and Bolivia on a mere four logs, FitzGerald's story is a testament to the strength of the human spirit.

Immerse yourself in this heart-pounding journey and discover the harsh realities of survival. Encounter piranhas, caimans, and deadly animals lurking in the depths of the river. Feel the rush of insects overwhelming you during the day and the ever-present fear of encroaching predators at night. FitzGerald and her husband's resilience and determination will inspire you to conquer any obstacle that comes your way.

With each page, you'll be transported to a world where survival is the only option. You'll be gripped by the couple's fight against starvation, their battle against the raging river, and their unwavering hope for rescue. As their strength and resolve weaken, you'll cheer them on, hoping they find their way to safety before it's too late.

Don't miss your chance to be a part of this extraordinary adventure. Grab your copy of "Ruthless River" today and embark on a journey that will leave you breathless.

Get your copy of "Ruthless River" now and experience the thrill of survival in the Amazon like never before!

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