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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.
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"This was a well-written account of the emotional impact and graphic details of what was experienced by the passengers on the plane. The character development of each person gives the true story and allows the reader to be in that subzero fuselage with the survivors. Nando is an amazing writer and I appreciate his honesty and willingness to share the deep feelings he experienced during his ordeal. Thank you for sharing your story and for giving an amazing tribute to those who sucummed to their injuries, as well as those who survived. The human "grit" is amazing and this story proves what man is capable of in the most unimaginable circumstances."
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Miracle in the Andes 72 Days on the Mountain and My Long Trek Home Nando Parrado Vince Rause 8601419977338 Books Reviews
- I was absolutely blown away by this book. I should start by saying that I thought I had seen/read every account of this fascinating story the 1993 movie Alive, the Piers Paul Read book by the same name, and every documentary film I could find on this unbelievable disaster. So I obviously knew the details of the events as they unfolded quite well and wondered if this book would add a new dimension to my understanding of them. Any doubts were erased within seconds of reading the sample. Parrado's personal, first-hand account is nothing short of amazing. I couldn't put it down, dreaded reaching the end, and literally started re-reading it immediately after finishing it. I even devoured the epilogue. The story is astonishing, and the account of the "hero" of the "Miracle of the Andes" took my breath away. My all-time favorite work of non-fiction.
- I, like many people at the time, was astounded at the news of a group of survivors that had been found 72 days after a horrific plane crash in the Andes. I read Piers Paul Read's book "Alive" right after it was first published. Through the years I've watched every movie, every documentary, and read everything I could place my hands on on the subject, but this book is the culprit of it all. It was well worth the time waiting for Nando to finally decide to write his story; in my opinion no other account of this event is as honest, touching the deepest fibers of the reader and placing him/her in his shoes - literally. My praise to Nando, to the superb work of Vince Rause, ant to everyone involved, especially to all the survivors an their families. Nando is so right. Love transcends everything - even death itself.
- I absolutely love this book, written by Nando Parrado, one of the sixteen survivors of the 1972 Andes plane crash, and one of the two men who walked and climbed across impossibly high Andean peaks and found their way to get help for the others. It's written with heart- for their friends who perished, the survivors and reader, and conveys something of the life long bonds that were forged between this group of rugby players and schoolmates.
To survive the rigors that they endured required amazing organization and ingenuity. They faced the grim choice to survive from the flesh of their friends who had perished - an unimaginable horror. This book addresses something of those considerations but in an analytical and personal way as a matter of course, but It does not get bogged down in the morbid aspects nor does it sensationalize them. This book is ultimately about survival in circumstances that were unimaginably cruel and having their existence reduced to the point of a kind of religious experience. Perhaps their survival was only possible for this reason. Something else I love about this story is that it does not end at the point of their rescue but also talks about some of the challenges faced returning to their lives and families. Nando writes about returning home and being recognized by his dog and its possibly the most poignant scene, except perhaps when he first spoke with his father (his mom and sister were killed in the crash) and has to break that news to his father- who's simultaneously relieved to discover that his son has survived. On so many levels this story is a miracle and the writing and telling of it is beautiful. - I found the author to be very introspective and honest. He did not portray himself a hero and accepted blame for things that happened. These are rare traits in reading true accounts. I loved his description of Canessa's personality. Canessa's strong constitution and Nando's love for his family were the primary reasons they were rescued. From a psychological standpoint, these were amazingly resilient men.
- I've read alot of survival stories and most of them have been incredible and unbelievable. But what do you say about a book that's even more incredible and unbelievable than all the others. High altitude- Everest, McKinley, Annapurna, Arctic, Antarctic-Shackleton, Karluk, too many to mention. I was on the edge of my seat through them all but when I read Miracle In The Andes I was just flabbergasted! The strength, determination, comraderie, bravery, instinct - everything about Nando Parrado is remarkable. The whole group of survivors were remarkable. When I read that I wondered if I could have been half as brave and remained as level-headed as he did. The story coming from an actual survivor - the one who really saved the remaining group made it special. The only book I've read that comes close as an unbelievable survival (so far) was Adrift - the guy who was stranded at sea on a raft for almost 3 months.
This book is a keeper in my library. - What an excellent read! As someone who read the book Alive at a very young age, it was nice to see the story from one persons perspective. The first book, and movie, tell only the general story. Reading this provides much more personal insight to the story from directly how a survivor witnessed it. If you are someone who has followed this story at all, it is a must read!
- This was a well-written account of the emotional impact and graphic details of what was experienced by the passengers on the plane. The character development of each person gives the true story and allows the reader to be in that subzero fuselage with the survivors. Nando is an amazing writer and I appreciate his honesty and willingness to share the deep feelings he experienced during his ordeal. Thank you for sharing your story and for giving an amazing tribute to those who sucummed to their injuries, as well as those who survived. The human "grit" is amazing and this story proves what man is capable of in the most unimaginable circumstances.
