Adrift: Seventy-six Days Lost at Sea
Adrift: Seventy-six Days Lost at Sea
Nonfiction | Autobiography / Memoir | YA | Published in 1986
Book Brief
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Nonfiction | Autobiography / Memoir | YA | Published in 1986344
Autobiography / Memoir • Nonfiction
Atlantic Ocean • 1980s
1986
YA
12-18 years
Super Short Summary
Adrift: Seventy-six Days Lost at Sea by Steven Callahan recounts the true story of an individual’s survival ordeal after their boat capsizes in the Atlantic Ocean. The book details the person's resourcefulness, resilience, and determination during their 76 days adrift, facing severe physical and psychological challenges while awaiting rescue.
Reviews & Readership
Review Roundup
Adrift: Seventy-six Days Lost at Sea by Steven Callahan has generally received high praise for its gripping, first-person account of survival and resilience. Readers commend Callahan's vivid storytelling and emotional depth, though some critique the pacing and repetitiveness. It's celebrated for its inspiration and rich detail but may not appeal to those looking for quick action.
Who Should Read Adrift: Seventy-six Days Lost at Sea?
Readers who enjoy harrowing tales of survival and the indomitable human spirit, much like those found in Unbroken by Laura Hillenbrand or Into the Wild by Jon Krakauer, will be captivated by Adrift: Seventy-six Days Lost at Sea by Steven Callahan. This memoir details the author's incredible journey of endurance and resilience after being stranded in the Atlantic Ocean.
344
Autobiography / Memoir • Nonfiction
Atlantic Ocean • 1980s
1986
YA
12-18 years
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