Alive: The Story of the Andes Survivors Free Audiobook Download by Piers Paul Read


Alive: The Story of the Andes Survivors is a non-fiction book written by Piers Paul Read. The story is about five men who sought refuge in the home of mountain climber, Cesare Maestri, on an isolated peak called Cerro Torre while they were climbers on their way to the summit of Aconcagua. There they found refuge from a violent storm and the desperate conditions that followed due to their unexpected stay

Alive is the true story of a handful of people who decided to stay alive and try to survive four days after an avalanche in the Andes. They have a thirst for life, and they fought their way through snow up to 30 feet deep and dense ice, which was carrying them towards an untouched lake more than a mile away.

Alive: The Story of the Andes Survivors is a memoir written by Piers Paul Read and tells the story of how 33 people survived being stranded on a mountain in the Andes. On November 1, 1972, residents of La Paz, Bolivia were told that the airport was closed due to an enormous snowstorm. They were trapped without food or supplies on top of Mount Illimani at 8,000 feet above sea level. They had no choice but to survive with what they had in order to stay alive.

Alive: The Story of the Andes Survivors is a story that will stay with you long after you've turned the last page. Piers Paul Read's writing style is captivating, and his ability to take us on an emotional roller coaster ride has our hearts in our throats for much of this book.

"Alive" is a riveting narrative of survival and endurance told by Piers Paul Read. The audiobook reveals the true story of the Andes survivors, their harrowing journey from the mountains, to the sea, and back.

After the South American plate overrides the volcanic mountain, survivors find themselves trapped in a valley filled with life-threatening dangers. They must fight for their lives and figure out how to survive traumas like heat exhaustion, avalanches, snow blindness and hypothermia.

Published Date 2017-05-16
Duration 11 hours 10 minutes
Author Piers Paul Read
Narrated Paul Ansdell
Reviews
(34 Reviews)
Abridged No
Is It Free? 30-days Free
Category Non-Fiction
Parent Category Survival

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