
Alive
1993 • Adventure, Drama, History • R
The amazing true story of a Uruguayan rugby team's plane that crashed in the middle of the Andes mountains, and their immense will to survive and pull through alive, forced to do anything and everything they could to stay alive on meager rations and through the freezing cold.
Runtime: 2h 7m
Dive into the harrowing true account of survival with 'Alive: The Story of the Andes Survivors' by Piers Paul Read. This compelling book offers an in-depth look at the extraordinary endurance and resilience of the human spirit, as survivors confront unimaginable challenges in the face of a brutal natural environment.
While the film 'Alive' captures some of the story's drama, the book provides a richer narrative, filled with intricate details, personal anecdotes, and a broader context of the events. Piers Paul Read masterfully illustrates the psychological and physical struggles faced by the survivors, offering readers a profoundly human experience beyond the cinematic portrayal.
Experience the intensity of this real-life saga as the book delves into the ethical dilemmas, camaraderie, and the will to survive that defined the human experience in the Andes. It's a moving testament to human perseverance and a gripping read that stays with you long after you've turned the last page.
Alive inspired from
Alive: The Story of the Andes Survivors
by Piers Paul Read