Memories of the Andes
Memories of the Andes
Inciarte, José Luis 'coche'
product information
Condition: New, UPC: 9781913166335, Publication Date: Tue, December 1, 2020, Type: Paperback ,
join & start selling
description
ayan Air Force Flight 571 on Friday 13th October 1972, he planned to sit next to his best friend Gastón Costemalle at the back of the plane. But another boy got there just ahead of him, and Coche found a seat further forward.

Ninety minutes later, Gastón was gone - sucked out of the back of the plane along with several others when the plane struck a peak in the Andes. Miraculously, twenty-nine passengers - members and friends of the Old Christians rugby club - survived the initial impact.

Stranded in the mountains for seventy-two days, Coche and his companions endured one of history's most extraordinary struggles for survival. Several died of their injuries and eight were killed in an avalanche that trapped the remaining boys in the broken fuselage for three days. Developing gangrene in one leg, Coche was rendered largely immobile. Unable to contribute to the more physical tasks, he made it his mission to raise the spirits of his fellow survivors through humour, love, and support.

Coche survived the Andes, but only just; and in this uplifting and thought-provoking memoir - written in memory of his friend Gastón - he brings alive his time on the mountain and reflects on the profound effect that it has had on his life, and on what it means to be human.



reviews

Be the first to write a review

member goods

No member items were found under this heading.

notems store

Wild World, Joyful Heart: Unlock ...

by Warren, Laurie

Paperback /Paperback

$12.71

It is Well with My ...

by Salts, Tod

Paperback /Paperback

$12.71

listens & views

CALL MY NAME

by BATAAN,JOE

COMPACT DISC

out of stock

$8.99

SUBIENDO ESCALONES

by KOMANDO NEGRO

COMPACT DISC

$9.25

SOUL KEEP SHININ' (AUS)

by HEART,COHEN

COMPACT DISC

out of stock

$14.99

Return Policy

All sales are final

Shipping

No special shipping considerations available.
Shipping fees determined at checkout.