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23 of 24 people found the following review helpful:
5.0 out of 5 stars
Quite the most inspiring book!,
By Peter Ashley (UK) - See all my reviews
This review is from: Between a Rock and a Hard Place (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!
23 of 25 people found the following review helpful:
5.0 out of 5 stars
Just When You Think You've Had a Bad Day...,
By A Customer
This review is from: Between a Rock and a Hard Place (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.
4 of 4 people found the following review helpful:
5.0 out of 5 stars
A can't put it down kinda book,
By Mel from Herts (England) - See all my reviews
This review is from: Between a Rock and a Hard Place (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.
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