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Deep Survival

True Stories of Miraculous Endurance and Sudden Death

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Deep Survival

Written by: Laurence Gonzales
Narrated by: Stefan Rudnicki
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After her plane crashes, a 17-year-old girl spends 11 days walking through the Peruvian jungle. Against all odds, with no food, shelter, or equipment, she gets out. A better equipped group of adult survivors of the same crash sits down and dies. What makes the difference?

Examining such stories of miraculous endurance and tragic death, Deep Survival takes us from the tops of snowy mountains and the depths of oceans to the workings of the brain that control our behavior. Through close analysis of case studies, Laurence Gonzales describes the essence of a survivor and offers 12 "Rules of Survival".

In the end, he finds, it is what's in your heart, not what's in your pack, that separates the living from the dead. This audiobook will change the way we understand ourselves and the great outdoors.

©2003 Laurence Gonzales (P)2006 Blackstone Audiobooks Adventure Travel Essays & Commentary Nature & Ecology Psychology Psychology & Mental Health Science Social Sciences Travel Writing & Commentary Nonfiction Survival Adventure Heartfelt Inspiring Thought-Provoking Sports Human Brain

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What the critics say

"The study of survival offers an illuminating portal into the human psyche, and Gonzales, knowledgeable and passionate, is a compelling and trustworthy guide." (Booklist)
"A superb, entertaining addition to a nature buff's library, or for anyone not tucked safely away in a bunker." (Kirkus Reviews)
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Good stories and good science behind the brain chemistry involved in survival. Good knowledge to have in the back of one’s mind.

Fascinating!

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Not the book I thought it was going to be of actually how to survive but what it takes to make it out of the deadly situations. Great stories, awesome narration.

Incredible

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I would highly recommend this book for anyone who enjoys the outdoors and simply want to survive the unexpected

All relatable stories

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Good and engaging read overall. Got a bit lengthy and repetitive towards the end of the book. Didn't provide much practical tips other than a short summary at the end.
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Interesting with insights into survivors mindset

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I really liked the storytelling side and I liked the psychological side of survival instincts and what it takes to survive

Loved both sides of the story!

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