by Joe Simpson
First published 1993
Stranded on a remote Peruvian mountain, Joe Simpson is left for dead after a devastating fall. Alone and gravely injured, he must summon every ounce of strength to crawl back to base camp and escape the frozen peaks. As his condition deteriorates, Simpson fights against the unforgiving elements and the physical toll of his ordeal. This true story of human resilience and the will to survive will leave readers gripping the page.
Genres: survival, adventure, non-fiction, biography-memoir
Vibes: emotional, intimate, suspenseful
Tropes: survival, will-to-live
Setting: Peru
320 pages · Hardcover · RH Canada UK Dist