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Book Synopsis: Declared “the best survival book in a decade” by Outside Magazine, 438 Days is the true story of the man who survived fourteen months in a small boat drifting seven thousand miles across the Pacific Ocean.
On November 17, 2012, two men 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.
A “gripping saga,” (Daily Mail), 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 not only “an intense, immensely absorbing read” (Booklist) but 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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Are you ready to be captivated by an extraordinary true story of survival? Look no further than 438 Days, a gripping tale that will have you on the edge of your seat. Declared "the best survival book in a decade" by Outside Magazine, this book chronicles the harrowing journey of Salvador Alvarenga, who spent fourteen months drifting seven thousand miles across the treacherous Pacific Ocean.
From the opening page, you will be immersed in the heart-pounding adventure as Alvarenga and his crewmate fight against gale force winds and ten-foot waves. Caught in a violent storm, they are forced to cut away a two-mile-long fishing line and make a desperate dash through crashing waves. Will they be able to find safety before it's too late?
But the story doesn't end there. 438 Days takes you beyond the storm to the aftermath of Alvarenga's journey. Imagine the shock and disbelief as he washes ashore on a nearly deserted island, a hairy, wild-bearded, and half-mad castaway. Speaking was a struggle, walking was impossible. How did he manage to survive this unimaginable ordeal and drift all the way from Mexico? Prepare to be amazed by his resilience, ingenuity, and sheer determination.
This gripping saga is brought to life through exclusive interviews with Alvarenga, his colleagues, search-and-rescue officials, and the islanders who found him. You will gain unprecedented insights into the physical and emotional challenges he faced during his time lost at sea. As you turn each page, you'll be filled with awe and admiration for Alvarenga's unyielding spirit.
Don't miss out on this intense, immensely absorbing read. Get your hands on 438 Days today and discover why it's receiving rave reviews. Your own survival instincts will be put to the test as you navigate through the pages of this remarkable tale. Don't wait - embark on this unforgettable journey now.
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