Miracle in the Andes
Miracle in the Andes
Nonfiction | Autobiography / Memoir | Adult | Published in 2007
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Nonfiction | Autobiography / Memoir | Adult | Published in 2007304
Autobiography / Memoir • Nonfiction
Andes Mountains • 1970s
2007
Adult
16+ years
Super Short Summary
Miracle in the Andes by Nando Parrado and Vince Rause recounts the 1972 survival story of an Uruguayan rugby team whose plane crashed in the Andes Mountains. The narrative focuses on the harrowing experiences and courageous efforts of the survivors to seek help and endure extreme conditions over 72 days.
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Review Roundup
Miracle in the Andes by Nando Parrado and Vince Rause is a gripping, emotionally intense memoir recounting survival against staggering odds. Praised for its powerful narrative and raw honesty, it highlights human resilience and the will to survive. Some critics find it occasionally repetitive and emotionally overwhelming, but it remains a must-read for enthusiasts of true survival stories.
Who Should Read Miracle in the Andes?
Readers who relish survival stories and personal transformation narratives will be captivated by Miracle in the Andes. Comparable to Into Thin Air by Jon Krakauer and Alive by Piers Paul Read, this memoir appeals to those intrigued by the resilience of the human spirit amidst unimaginable adversity.
26,355 ratings
Loved it
Mixed feelings
Not a fan
304
Autobiography / Memoir • Nonfiction
Andes Mountains • 1970s
2007
Adult
16+ years
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