438 Days: An Extraordinary True Story of Survival at Sea

Name: 438 Days: An Extraordinary True Story of Survival at Sea
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Book Synopsis: “The best survival book in a decade” (Outside magazine), 438 Days is the true story of the fisherman who survived fourteen months in a small boat drifting seven thousand miles across the Pacific Ocean. On November 17, 2012, a pair of fishermen left the coast of Mexico for a weekend fishing trip in the open Pacific. That night, a violent storm ambushed them as they were fishing eighty miles offshore. As gale force winds and ten-foot waves pummeled their small, open boat from all sides and nearly capsized them, captain Salvador Alvarenga and his crewmate cut away a two-mile-long fishing line and began a desperate dash through crashing waves as they sought the safety of port. Fourteen months later, on January 30, 2014, Alvarenga, now a hairy, wild-bearded and half-mad castaway, washed ashore on a nearly deserted island on the far side of the Pacific. He could barely speak and was unable to walk. He claimed to have drifted from Mexico, a journey of some seven thousand miles. 438 Days is the first-ever account of one of the most amazing survival stories in modern times. Based on dozens of hours of exclusive interviews with Alvarenga, his colleagues, search-and-rescue officials, the remote islanders who found him, and the medical team that saved his life, 438 Days is an unforgettable study of the resilience, will, ingenuity and determination required for one man to survive more than a year lost and adrift at sea.

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Don't miss out on the most gripping true survival story of our time - 438 Days is a heart-stopping tale of a fisherman's fight for survival at sea. Packed with incredible details and brave characters, this book has been hailed as the best survival book in a decade by Outside magazine. Get ready to be captivated as you delve into the extraordinary journey of Salvador Alvarenga, who spent fourteen grueling months in a small boat drifting across the vast Pacific Ocean.

Imagine facing the wrath of a violent storm, waves relentlessly pounding against your fragile vessel. Battling gale-force winds and ten-foot waves, Alvarenga and his crewmate found themselves in a fight for their lives. Their only hope was to cut away a two-mile-long fishing line and make a daring dash through crashing waves, praying to find safety. Discover the awe-inspiring determination and courage that allowed them to survive against all odds.

On January 30, 2014, after more than a year lost at sea, Alvarenga finally washed ashore on a remote island. Picture his haggard appearance, wild-bearded and half-mad, as he emerged from the waves. Unable to speak coherently and barely able to move, he claimed to have drifted an astonishing seven thousand miles from Mexico. Prepare to be astounded by his incredible tale of endurance as he fought against isolation, hunger, and the elements.

Based on extensive interviews with Alvarenga, search-and-rescue officials, and the medical team that saved his life, 438 Days offers an exclusive and unprecedented insight into this remarkable story. It is a testament to the indomitable human spirit and the strength of the human will. Don't miss this chance to immerse yourself in the true story of survival against all odds. Get your copy of 438 Days and be inspired today.

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