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Summary: A piece of my heart
Review: I love this book, as you can see, I'm from Uruguay, and this story is part of our hearts. I read the book for the first time about 15 years ago, and I remember I cried by sadness and happyness while I read it. Maybe I'm not the best reference to recomend this book, because it isn't just a book for me; is a piece of myself (and I'm talking like a person, don't matter where I'm from). And Susanna, there is no cannibalism here, just love... This is what we are, just human beings, no matter where we come from... This is what we are
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Summary: The most powerful thing I've ever read
Review: The story intrigued me after watching the atrocious movie version. I'm glad I sought out the book. This is the most powerful true story I've read since reading the tales of Holocaust survivors. Having also read Krakaur's Into Thin Air, I must say that this is the far superior story. What these kids (mostly 19-26 y.o.) endured puts Krakaur's experience to shame. The ingenuity and will to survive are incredible.
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Summary: Wonderful
Review: This is a book I have read several times. The story is so compelling and uplifting.
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Summary: Want to know more
Review: I am sorry if I used a wrong address. Please, refer me to the right one. The problem is, I am a student of American Univ., Law dep. We are reviewing cases in cannibalism. Unfortunately I haven't read the book, but until I find it, I would like to know for my research work, if there was a trial of alive ones (though, I think, it would be absurd), and what was the verdict. Sorry to bother you. YOur answer will be highly appreciated.
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Summary: With my own eyes...
Review: I have flown over the Andies between Mendoza and Santiagio many, many times. Every time I do, this book creeps into my mind. I look down and say to myself, could I have survived? Would I have made it out alive? The answer, when I actually look at the topography with my own eyes, is always emphatically, no.
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Summary: Throughly Interesting
Review: This book is amazing. It is a true adventure story that is realistic and amazing. You find youself wraped up in this book completely. I could not put it down! It is also an easy read that is enjoyable for advanced readers as well. this is a really great book and if you are looking for excitement and pleasure this is the book for you.
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Summary: A Cold Reality
Review: I read this book last summer but still find myself recalling it in conversations. There is an extraordinary amount of curiosity created by the fact that this is based on real life events. For the same reason I felt happy and sad. Try putting yourself in their shoes. Invariably that is what wil happen--guaranteed. The author isn't the most elegant writer in the world, but he conveys a powerful message through his methodical reprise of the tragedy and triumph of that fateful journey. In short, this is worth a read.
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Summary: A true and inspirational human survival story
Review: I just had to re-review this book which I just finished reading again. And again, I was riveted. Even though I got caught sneaking a page or two at work (twice) and knew the outcome I couldn't put it down. Piers Paul Read did a masterful job of portraying this true story of human drama, endurance and survival of the Self. The book definitely exceeds the movie. The book runs the gamut of human emotions and responses to catastrophic disasters, and effectively portrays the extremes of human strengths and frailties, along with defeats and conquests in an inspirational and exciting manner. Heroes and heroines there were. Cowards and weaklings too. Mediators and the Head-Strong also were among them. Put them all together and you get a good mix and idea of what we are all about. I could not help but feel I was there, that I too shared in their victories and commiserated in their defeats. Great Book! They must have had a great spirit watching over them.
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Summary: The most inspiring book I have read in my whole life
Review: This book is absolutely amazing. I admire the survivors for sticking together and believing in eachother. I had to watch the movie for an LA class and I loved it. I knew that I wanted the book. This is a fabulous book and i advise you to get it as soon as possible
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Summary: W-O-W
Review: You can notice that people either gave this book a 5-star rating or a 1... It just shows that NO one can be simply indifferent to the book - read it and go on living the same way as before. Everyone who reads it can't help but putting themselves in the same situation as the survivers and wondering what they'd have done, if they'd have eatten human flesh or not. Personally, I don't think I'll be able to eat any meat at lunch today, but it doesn't matter. This is the one book I will never forget.
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