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Paperback: 288 pages
Publisher: Pocket Books; New edition edition (6 Jun 2005)
Language English
ISBN-10: 0743495802
ISBN-13: 978-0743495806
Product Dimensions: 13.2 x 19.9 x 2.7 cm

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5.0 out of 5 stars Quite the most inspiring book!, 18 Aug 2005

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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!

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5.0 out of 5 stars Just When You Think You've Had a Bad Day..., 21 Oct 2004

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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.

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5.0 out of 5 stars A can't put it down kinda book, 20 Oct 2006

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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.

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4.0 out of 5 stars 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 5 days ago by Dave Gilmour's cat

1.0 out of 5 stars 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

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fantastic story to back up the film...love it . to see a mans battle to survive against the odds is breathtaking!

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3.0 out of 5 stars 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 6 months ago by Mr. S. N. Pattison

2.0 out of 5 stars Bit boring, film is much better!
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Published 7 months ago by Debz

5.0 out of 5 stars It will make you realise how precious life is
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