Between a Rock and a Hard Place

Name: Between a Rock and a Hard Place
Brand: Simon & Schuster NZ
SKU: 9780743495806
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By Aron Ralston

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Between a Rock and a Hard Place is the gripping memoir of Aron Ralston, an experienced outdoorsman who becomes trapped in a remote canyon in Utah. With his arm pinned by a boulder and limited supplies, Ralston must summon extraordinary resilience, recounting his journey of survival and the life-changing decisions he faces. This inspiring tale explores themes of determination, courage, and the human spirit in the face of adversity.
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You might enjoy this compelling account if you're fascinated by stories of survival and human resilience. The author shares his harrowing experience of being trapped and his resourcefulness and courage in the face of extreme adversity. If tales of adventure and personal perseverance captivate you, this memoir will be a riveting read.

Between a Rock and a Hard Place

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A day-by-day account of Aron Ralston's unforgettable survival story.

On Saturday, 26 April 2003, Aron Ralston, a 27-year-old outdoorsman and adventurer, set off for a day's hike in the Utah canyons. Eight miles from his truck, he found himself in the middle of a deep and remote canyon.

Then the unthinkable happened: a boulder shifted and snared his right arm against the canyon wall. He was trapped, facing dehydration, starvation, hallucinations, and hypothermia as night-time temperatures plummeted. Five and a half days later, Aron Ralston finally came to the agonising conclusion that his only hope was to amputate his own arm and get himself to safety. Miraculously, he survived.

Between a Rock and a Hard Place is more than just an adventure story. It is a brave, honest, and above all, inspiring account of one man's valiant effort to survive, and is destined to take its place among adventure classics such as Touching the Void.

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Between a Rock and a Hard Place by Aron Ralston is praised for its gripping survival story, with reviewers noting its powerful narrative and emotional depth. The writing is described as fluid and unexpectedly beautiful, drawing comparisons to Jon Krakauer's work. It’s acknowledged for its thrilling portrayal of Ralston’s resolve and bravery in the face of unimaginable adversity.

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INFORMATION

ISBN: 9780743495806

Publisher: Simon & Schuster

Format: Paperback / softback

Date Published: 06 June 2005

Country: United States

Imprint: Simon & Schuster

Illustration: 16pp colour plates

Audience: General / adult

DIMENSIONS

Width: 130.0mm

Height: 198.0mm

Weight: 0g

Pages: 368

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About the Author

Aron Ralston, a native of the Midwest, retired from a career as a mechanical engineer at age twenty-six before moving to Aspen, Colorado. Since his accident, he has completed his unprecedented project to climb the fifty-nine Colorado peaks of more than 14,000 feet, alone, in winter. His first book, Between a Rock and a Hard Place, was a New York Times bestseller and was adapted into the major motion picture 127 Hours by Danny Boyle. Today, as a father of an infant daughter and four-year-old son, Aron lives in Boulder, Colorado. He continues to travel the world for both adventure and to share his story. Follow his journey at AronRalstonSpeaker.com.