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Book Synopsis: NEW YORK TIMES BESTSELLER • A harrowing, moving memoir of the 1972 plane crash that left its survivors stranded on a glacier in the Andes—and one man’s quest to lead them all home—now in a special edition for 2022, commemorating the fiftieth anniversary of the crash, featuring a new introduction by the author
“In straightforward, staggeringly honest prose, Nando Parrado tells us what it took—and what it actually felt like—to survive high in the Andes for seventy-two days after having been given up for dead.”—Jon Krakauer, author of Into the Wild
“In the first hours there was nothing, no fear or sadness, just a black and perfect silence.” Nando Parrado was unconscious for three days before he woke to discover that the plane carrying his rugby team to Chile had crashed deep in the Andes, killing many of his teammates, his mother, and his sister. Stranded with the few remaining survivors on a lifeless glacier and thinking constantly of his father’s grief, Parrado resolved that he could not simply wait to die. So Parrado, an ordinary young man with no particular disposition for leadership or heroism, led an expedition up the treacherous slopes of a snowcapped mountain and across forty-five miles of frozen wilderness in an attempt to save his friends’ lives as well as his own. Decades after the disaster, Parrado tells his story with remarkable candor and depth of feeling. Miracle in the Andes, a first-person account of the crash and its aftermath, is more than a riveting tale of true-life adventure; it is a revealing look at life at the edge of death and a meditation on the limitless redemptive power of love.
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Experience the remarkable true-life story that captivated the world and defied all odds. Introducing the special edition of "Miracle in the Andes: 72 Days on the Mountain and My Long Trek Home", commemorating the fiftieth anniversary of the harrowing plane crash that forever changed the lives of those involved. In this New York Times bestseller, Nando Parrado takes you on an exhilarating journey of survival, resilience, and the unbreakable human spirit.
In his breathtaking memoir, Parrado recounts the unimaginable horror of the crash, the grief of losing loved ones, and the treacherous conditions they faced. From the moment he regained consciousness to the final grueling steps of their desperate journey, every page is filled with raw emotion and gripping detail. This is not just a tale of physical endurance, but a profound exploration of what it means to confront death and choose to fight for life.
Jon Krakauer, author of the widely acclaimed "Into the Wild", praises Parrado's extraordinary story, stating, "In straightforward, staggeringly honest prose, Nando Parrado tells us what it took—and what it actually felt like—to survive high in the Andes for seventy-two days after having been given up for dead." Prepare to be moved by Parrado's courage, as he pushes past his limits, defying nature's harsh conditions, and leading his fellow survivors towards the ultimate triumph of human spirit.
With its new introduction by the author himself, this special edition of "Miracle in the Andes" brings an even deeper understanding of the emotional impact and lessons learned from this life-altering experience. As you immerse yourself in the pages of this gripping memoir, you will discover the true power of love, the resilience of the human mind and body, and the extraordinary lengths one can go to survive against all odds.
Don't miss this chance to own a piece of history, a book that has touched the hearts of millions. Click here to order your special edition copy of "Miracle in the Andes: 72 Days on the Mountain and My Long Trek Home" and be inspired by the triumph of the human spirit.
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