Rachel asked this question about Alive: The Story of the Andes Survivors:
How does this book compare to 'Miracle In The Andes' by Nando Parrado? Are they quite similar or is it worth reading this aswell?
Ginny T. I read Alive twice in the 1970s because the concept of their survival was astonishing. Miracle in the Andes is a far superior book because Parrado doe…moreI read Alive twice in the 1970s because the concept of their survival was astonishing. Miracle in the Andes is a far superior book because Parrado doesn't just write about incidents: his book is suffused with mature reckoning and moral adjustment after the event. The survivors and relatives have regular reunions, and Parrado is well connected with how they felt and feel now. This book touched me deeply. One part in particular reminded me of Man's Search for Meaning.(less)
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