438 Days
An Extraordinary True Story of Survival at Sea
What's it about
Could you survive being lost at sea for over a year with nothing but your wits? Discover the unbelievable true story of the fisherman who did just that. This summary unpacks the incredible resilience and survival instincts that kept him alive against all odds. You'll learn the specific, unconventional techniques he used to find food and water, navigate the vast Pacific, and most importantly, maintain the mental fortitude to never give up. These lessons in extreme resilience offer powerful insights you can apply to overcoming your own life's challenges.
Meet the author
Jonathan Franklin is an award-winning investigative journalist who has reported for The Guardian and The Washington Post from South America for over two decades. His extensive experience covering the continent's most dramatic stories gave him unparalleled access to the people and places behind this incredible true account of survival. Franklin's deep-dive reporting style and dedication to firsthand sources allowed him to piece together the definitive narrative of José Salvador Alvarenga's astonishing 438-day odyssey across the Pacific Ocean.
What's it about
Could you survive being lost at sea for over a year with nothing but your wits? Discover the unbelievable true story of the fisherman who did just that. This summary unpacks the incredible resilience and survival instincts that kept him alive against all odds. You'll learn the specific, unconventional techniques he used to find food and water, navigate the vast Pacific, and most importantly, maintain the mental fortitude to never give up. These lessons in extreme resilience offer powerful insights you can apply to overcoming your own life's challenges.
Meet the author
Jonathan Franklin is an award-winning investigative journalist who has reported for The Guardian and The Washington Post from South America for over two decades. His extensive experience covering the continent's most dramatic stories gave him unparalleled access to the people and places behind this incredible true account of survival. Franklin's deep-dive reporting style and dedication to firsthand sources allowed him to piece together the definitive narrative of José Salvador Alvarenga's astonishing 438-day odyssey across the Pacific Ocean.
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