Why read Miracle in the Andes?

Book cover of Miracle in the Andes: 72 Days on the Mountain and My Long Trek Home

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In October 1972, Nando Parrado and his rugby club teammates were on a flight from Uruguay to Chile when their plane crashed into a mountain. Miraculously, many of the passengers survived but Nando's mother and sister died and he was unconscious for three days.

Stranded more than 11,000 feet up…

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Why read it?

2 authors picked Miracle in the Andes as one of their favorite books. Why do they recommend it?

Grace Ly

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This book is very disturbing. Well, not the book, but the behavior of the survivors. I felt like I was reading about some sick psychological test in human behavior and the results were troubling.

I just can’t get over the fact that the majority of the survivors chose to stay put and eat the bodies of their dead friends instead of trying to get help. The decisions these survivors made will haunt me for a long time. I cannot help but wonder what choices I would have made, and I pray to God I will never find out.

From Grace's list on The best nonfiction adventure books that will make you appreciate common comforts.

Tim Voors

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What would you do if your plane crashed in the mountains and you were forced to eat your friends and family to survive. This is an inspiring story of survival and positive mindset. The story, made famous by the film Alive, is told by the man who survived 72 days in the Mountains and managed to rescue his friends. But above all, it is a story of the power of a positive and forgiving mindset. It is a book I will never forget and that has made a lasting impact on me.

From Tim's list on The best books about adventure, hiking, and survival.