Miracle in the Andes
by Nando Parrado, Vince Rause
Miracle in the Andes by Nando Parrado, Vince Rause holds a highly rated rating of 4.21 out of 5, based on 11.1K reader ratings. First published in 2006. The book spans 304 pages.
About Miracle in the Andes
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, as well as their family members and supporters, to an exhibition game in Chile had crashed somewhere deep in the Andes. He soon learned that many were dead or dying—among them his own mother and sister. Those who remained were stranded on a lifeless glacier at nearly 12,000 feet above sea level, with no supplies and no means of summoning help. They struggled to endure freezing temperatures, deadly avalanches, and then the devastating news that the search for them had been called off.As time passed and Nando's thoughts turned increasingly to his father, who he knew must be consumed with grief, Nando resolved that he must get home or die trying. He would challenge the Andes, even though he was certain the effort would kill him, telling himself that even if he failed he would die that much closer to his father. It was a desperate decision, but it was also his only chance. So Nando, an ordinary young man with no disposition for leadership or heroism, led an expedition up the treacherous slopes of a snow-capped mountain and across forty-five miles of frozen wilderness in an attempt to find help.Thirty years after the disaster Nando 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.
| Detail | Value |
|---|---|
| Author | Nando Parrado, Vince Rause |
| Published | 2006 |
| Pages | 304 |
| Genres | Non-Fiction, Biography & Memoir, Biography & Memoir, History, Travel |
| Average Rating | 4.21 / 5.00 |
| Total Ratings | 11,057 |
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What genre is Miracle in the Andes?
Miracle in the Andes is categorized as Non-Fiction, Biography & Memoir, Biography & Memoir, History. Its primary genre classification is Biography & Memoir.
Is Miracle in the Andes worth reading?
Based on 11.1K reader ratings, Miracle in the Andes has an average score of 4.21 out of 5.00, which is considered "Highly Rated."
How many pages is Miracle in the Andes?
Miracle in the Andes has 304 pages.
Who wrote Miracle in the Andes?
Miracle in the Andes was written by Nando Parrado, Vince Rause. It was first published in 2006.
What is the ISBN for Miracle in the Andes?
The ISBN-13 for Miracle in the Andes is 9781400097690.0.
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