{"title":"Pablo Vierci","description":"\u003cp\u003eWelcome to our Pablo Vierci collection, a captivating journey into the heart of stories that celebrate resilience, courage, and the indomitable human spirit. Pablo Vierci is a renowned author from Uruguay, widely respected for his compelling narratives that delve into extraordinary real-life events.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003cp\u003eThis collection features some of Vierci's most acclaimed works, each belonging to the \u003cem\u003eBiography \u0026amp; Memoir\u003c\/em\u003e category. Central to these gripping accounts are experiences of survival and human endurance against the odds, offering profound insights into the human condition.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cem\u003eI Had to Survive\u003c\/em\u003e is one such remarkable tale co-authored with Dr. Roberto Canessa. This memoir recounts the harrowing ordeal of the Andes flight disaster survivors and their journey through extreme adversity. Similarly, \u003cem\u003eSociety of the Snow\u003c\/em\u003e provides an even deeper exploration into this monumental event, drawing readers into the personal testimonies and collective spirit shared by the survivors.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003cp\u003eEach book is a testament to Pablo Vierci's exceptional ability to weave thorough research with engaging narrative style, ensuring every page resonates with emotion and authenticity. Whether you're a fan of biographical storytelling or simply curious about profound human experiences, our Pablo Vierci collection promises to enlighten and inspire.\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"},{"product_id":"society-of-the-snow-by-pablo-vierci-9781408716380","title":"Society of the Snow","description":"\u003cdiv class=\"book-description\"\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eIt was 13 October 1972. Uruguayan Air Force Flight 571, carrying a team of young rugby players, their families and friends, took off for the very last time. A deadly miscalculation saw F571 crash directly into the Andean mountains to devastating consequences: the body of the plane broke violently into two, its floor torn to smithereens; seats flew out of the air taking passengers with them. In the weeks that followed, the remaining people who were on board - the snow society - emerged to fight a dire, gruelling battle for survival.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003cp\u003eWaiting for a rescue team that didn't arrive, the survivors became fewer and fewer in numbers. Stranded alone on a glacier, they had to face brutal temperatures, lethal avalanches, and the loss of friends and family with no access to supplies, food or water. In order to survive, they had to do the unthinkable. It wasn't until seventy-two days later that they were able to reach safety.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003cp\u003eAlarmingly gritty, moving and powerfully told, journalist Pablo Vierci recounts the unsettling stories of the sixteen survivors in intimate detail. Drawing on exclusive interviews, \u003ci\u003eSociety of the Snow\u003c\/i\u003e delves into the tragedy of the crash and how it radically redefined the rest of the survivors' lives. Ultimately, however, the book is a touching testament to the strength of faith, friendship, and the resilience of the human spirit.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e","brand":"Hachette Aotearoa New Zealand","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":46845788946668,"sku":"9781408716380","price":39.99,"currency_code":"NZD","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0705\/7784\/8556\/files\/15274493482689.jpg?v=1758895436"},{"product_id":"society-of-the-snow-by-pablo-vierci-9781408716397","title":"Society of the Snow","description":"\u003cdiv class=\"book-description\"\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eIt was 13 October 1972. Uruguayan Air Force Flight 571, carrying a team of young rugby players, their families and friends, took off for the very last time. A deadly miscalculation saw F571 crash directly into the Andean mountains to devastating consequences: the body of the plane broke violently into two, its floor torn to smithereens; seats flew out of the air taking passengers with them.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003cp\u003eIn the weeks that followed, the remaining people who were on board - the society of the snow - emerged to fight a dire, gruelling battle for survival.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003cp\u003eWaiting for a rescue team that didn't arrive, the survivors became fewer and fewer in numbers. Stranded alone on a glacier, they had to face brutal temperatures, lethal avalanches and the loss of friends and family with no access to supplies, food or water. In order to survive, they had to do the unthinkable. It wasn't until seventy-two days later that they were able to reach safety.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003cp\u003eAlarmingly gritty, moving and powerfully told, journalist Pablo Vierci recounts the unsettling stories of the sixteen survivors in intimate detail. Drawing on exclusive interviews, \u003ci\u003eSociety of the Snow\u003c\/i\u003e delves into the tragedy of the crash and how it radically redefined the rest of the survivors' lives. Ultimately, however, the book is a touching testament to the strength of faith, friendship, and the resilience of the human spirit.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e","brand":"Hachette Aotearoa New Zealand","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":46845789110508,"sku":"9781408716397","price":29.99,"currency_code":"NZD","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0705\/7784\/8556\/files\/15274663482689.jpg?v=1758895470"}],"url":"https:\/\/bookhero.co.nz\/collections\/pablo-vierci.oembed","provider":"Book Hero","version":"1.0","type":"link"}