Listopia > Molly's votes on the list Near Death Adventure (10 Books)
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The Call of the Wild
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"Probably the greatest outdoor tale ever told. "
Molly
rated it 5 stars
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Papillon
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"Nothing expresses what it is like to do anything for freedom like Papillon."
Molly
rated it 5 stars
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Into Thin Air: A Personal Account of the Mt. Everest Disaster
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"Taking gonzo journalism to sobering heights. "
Molly
rated it 5 stars
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Miracle in the Andes: 72 Days on the Mountain and My Long Trek Home
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"The ultimate in cannibalism."
Molly
rated it 4 stars
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Adrift: Seventy-Six Days Lost at Sea
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"A marvel of survival sailing."
Molly
rated it 5 stars
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Into the Wild
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"I think I quit my job after I read this. Maybe I was still reading it..."
Molly
rated it 5 stars
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What Is the What
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"Kids running through the bush from kids with machine guns and ending up in refugee camps, then Atlanta. This is the only book, beside Call of the Wild, where the characters can truly never go back home again."
Molly
rated it 4 stars
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Going Solo (Roald Dahl's Autobiography, #2)
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"Some may question the veracity of Roald Dahl's biography, but they feel good and make you want to be a better person."
Molly
rated it 5 stars
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The Worst Journey in the World
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"As far as in-person accounts go of truly famous adventures, the credentials on this are top notch."
Molly
rated it 3 stars
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In the Heart of the Sea: The Tragedy of the Whaleship Essex
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"Brings a whole new meaning to finger-licking good."
Molly
rated it 4 stars
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