- Hardcover: 368 pages
- Publisher: Simon & Schuster Ltd; First Edition edition (4 Oct 2004)
- Language English
- ISBN-10: 0743263537
- ISBN-13: 978-0743263535
- Product Dimensions: 23.4 x 15.2 x 4.2 cm
- Average Customer Review: 4.0 out of 5 stars See all reviews (47 customer reviews)
- Amazon Bestsellers Rank: 340,532 in Books (See Top 100 in Books)
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New Statesman
‘Superb . . . think Touching the Void directed by Tarantino’
BENEDICT ALLEN
‘Heroic, searing and compelling’
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24 of 25 people found the following review helpful
Format:Paperback
This is a truly inspiring book!
It is not just a book about "the man that cut his arm off", it's a book about life, friends, family, the wilderness, adventure, climbing, snow sports, biology, disability, spirituality, and the media's reaction to one man's experience.
Aaron's reflections on his life as he experienced them over his time in the canyon works very well as a narrative device to keep the tension whilst exploring his thoughts. His exit from the boulder, despite being built-up for so long, is not a disappointment and will have you crying out-loud in anguish!
Like many adventure disaster stories, Aaron's experience can be seen as bad planning - he went out on his own in the middle of nowhere an left no useful record of his intentions. Unlike many such works, he accepts this fact from the beginning and explores the implications throughout the book. He has an endearing ability to simply recount events, thoughts and emotions, inspiring the reader to ponder the implications.
Throughout the book the way aaron's brain works is quite amazing. His ability to reason through his predicament and tirelessly work through problems is truly fascinating.
What was unexpected for me (and, I think, for Aaron) are the spiritual experiences that add so much to the tale.
Everyone should read this book!
It is not just a book about "the man that cut his arm off", it's a book about life, friends, family, the wilderness, adventure, climbing, snow sports, biology, disability, spirituality, and the media's reaction to one man's experience.
Aaron's reflections on his life as he experienced them over his time in the canyon works very well as a narrative device to keep the tension whilst exploring his thoughts. His exit from the boulder, despite being built-up for so long, is not a disappointment and will have you crying out-loud in anguish!
Like many adventure disaster stories, Aaron's experience can be seen as bad planning - he went out on his own in the middle of nowhere an left no useful record of his intentions. Unlike many such works, he accepts this fact from the beginning and explores the implications throughout the book. He has an endearing ability to simply recount events, thoughts and emotions, inspiring the reader to ponder the implications.
Throughout the book the way aaron's brain works is quite amazing. His ability to reason through his predicament and tirelessly work through problems is truly fascinating.
What was unexpected for me (and, I think, for Aaron) are the spiritual experiences that add so much to the tale.
Everyone should read this book!
23 of 25 people found the following review helpful
Format:Hardcover
This is a pretty mind-blowing story. The chapters about his ordeal are intersperced with stories about previous death-defying adventures including avalanches and blinding snowstorms. This was a very honest and unvarnished account of what Aron Ralston went through, and as such it is very powerful. I had to keep looking at his photo on the cover to reassure myself that he lived!! It helps put life into perspective, a little, and I highly recommend it.
5 of 5 people found the following review helpful
Format:Paperback
At first I was a little put off reading the book as I thought that Aron came over as arrogant and really full of himself.
However when you get to the nub of his dilemma and start thinking about what would you do in that situation you soon realise what a brave guy he was. Stranded miles for anywhere with no one knowing his whereabouts he had to summon real fortitude to cut off his own arm plus have the unnerring faith that he would get out alive.
Hats off to him. A stonking good read. If you like Joe Simpson's touching the void you'll like this.
However when you get to the nub of his dilemma and start thinking about what would you do in that situation you soon realise what a brave guy he was. Stranded miles for anywhere with no one knowing his whereabouts he had to summon real fortitude to cut off his own arm plus have the unnerring faith that he would get out alive.
Hats off to him. A stonking good read. If you like Joe Simpson's touching the void you'll like this.
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Most Recent Customer Reviews
Gripping & Emotional
This is a brilliantly written book, i first heard about Aron Ralston's horiffic accident when i saw the film '127 hours' and i was so intersted in it that i wanted to find out the... Read more
Published 2 months ago by 1freak1username
Between a Rock and a Hard Place
Trapped for five days by a boulder while hiking in a Utah canyon, Aron Ralston faced a simple but horrible choice: die of thirst and exposure or cut off his hand. Read more
Published 3 months ago by Dave Gilmour's cat
Self congratulatory arrogant rubbish
Heroic? He did what he had to do to get himself out of a situation he got into through his own stupidity and lack of planning. Read more
Published 4 months ago by C Bennett
great book
fantastic story to back up the film...love it . to see a mans battle to survive against the odds is breathtaking!
Published 5 months ago by gary moore
A C**k and a Hard Place
I read this book after having read similar survival books such as "Touching the Void" and "Into Thin Air". Read more
Published 6 months ago by R. BOWRY
Gripping
Wow - This book was incredible. Though I have little to no interest in outdoor pursuits, this book had me absolutely gripped from start to finish. Read more
Published 7 months ago by Stepping Out of the Page
Great read
Having watched 127 Hours and enjoying it very much, I decided to buy the book that inspired the film. Read more
Published 8 months ago by Dylan
Just okay, I think the film will portray the story better
This is not my normal read but because it was a true story I decided to read it. I found the first half of the book average, one chapter is about current times the other about... Read more
Published 9 months ago by Mr. S. N. Pattison
Bit boring, film is much better!
I decided to read this book after seeing the movie. I'd heard the story many times before, and thought the book would make a great read. However I found a lot of it quite boring! Read more
Published 10 months ago by Debz
It will make you realise how precious life is
One would think that there's not much to say about a man having his arm trapped by a boulder. When I was deciding whether or not to buy this book, I thought, 'it's bound to be... Read more
Published 10 months ago by Boleyn
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