Title: Fabulous book for lovers of good writing & GREAT stories
Product review: This is one of the best "adventure stories" I've read, & I've read many--from ALL of Jon Krakauer's to Band of Brothers, & anything in between. This is such a compelling story that the author's "just the facts," "mechanical engineer" writing style is perfect. Mr. Ralston IS an engineer by training, which really shows in his analytical approach to his predicament, his relatively "detached" evaluation of his options as the clock ticks down on his likelihood of survival, & his execution of the final option. It's a fabulous read for EVERYONE, as there are so many life lessons, both spelled out & between the lines. I could not put it down. The movie, btw, was beautifully true to the book. I actually saw it first, which made me buy the book. It was one of those rare times that the movie & book really made each other "better."
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