{"title":"Dr Dr. Roberto Canessa","description":"\u003cp\u003eDr Dr. Roberto Canessa is a renowned Uruguayan cardiologist and motivational speaker, who gained international recognition through his incredible survival story. He is best known for being one of the survivors of the infamous 1972 Andes flight disaster, where a plane crash left him and others stranded in the mountains for more than two months. This harrowing experience has been vividly recounted in his acclaimed book, \u003cem\u003eI Had to Survive\u003c\/em\u003e.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003cp\u003eIn his writing, Dr Dr. Canessa offers a rare and intimate perspective into the psychological and physical challenges faced during the ordeal. His memoir not only details the events of the accident but also delves into the resilience and teamwork that made survival possible. Readers interested in true stories of courage and endurance will find his work both inspiring and educational.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003cp\u003eDiving into Dr Dr. Canessa's collection will provide you with insights not just into his personal journey but also into broader themes of human strength, hope, and the will to overcome adversity. It's a category that offers gripping narrative and valuable life lessons, perfect for those who appreciate real-life memoirs that celebrate the triumph of the human spirit.\u003c\/p\u003e","products":[{"product_id":"i-had-to-survive-by-pablo-vierci-9781472124173","title":"I Had to Survive","description":"\u003cdiv class=\"book-description\"\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eOn 12 October 1972, a Uruguayan Air Force plane carrying members of the 'Old Christians' rugby team (and many of their friends and family members) crashed into the Andes mountains. \u003ci\u003eI Had to Survive\u003c\/i\u003e offers a gripping and heartrending recollection of the harrowing brink-of-death experience that propelled survivor Roberto Canessa to become one of the world's leading paediatric cardiologists.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003cp\u003eCanessa, a second-year medical student at the time, tended to his wounded teammates amidst the devastating carnage of the wreck and played a key role in safeguarding his fellow survivors, eventually trekking with a companion across the hostile mountain range for help.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003cp\u003eThis fine line between life and death became the catalyst for the rest of his life.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003cp\u003eThis uplifting tale of hope and determination, solidarity and ingenuity gives vivid insight into a world-famous story. Canessa also draws a unique and fascinating parallel between his work as a doctor performing arduous heart surgeries on infants and unborn babies and the difficult life-changing decisions he was forced to make in the Andes. With grace and humanity, Canessa prompts us to ask ourselves: what do you do when all the odds are stacked against you?\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e","brand":"Hachette Aotearoa New Zealand","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":46844056666348,"sku":"9781472124173","price":28.99,"currency_code":"NZD","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0705\/7784\/8556\/files\/3379253482712.jpg?v=1758825527"}],"url":"https:\/\/bookhero.co.nz\/collections\/dr-dr-roberto-canessa.oembed","provider":"Book Hero","version":"1.0","type":"link"}