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Life and Limb: A True Story of Tragedy and Survival

by Jamie Andrew
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Life and Limb: A True Story of Tragedy and Survival - Thryft
Life and Limb: A True Story of Tragedy and Survival - Thryft

Survival triumph: heart-wrenching yet life-affirming journey.

"Life and Limb" isn't just about perseverance; it’s an intimate examination of human resilience that will leave you awestruck. Jamie Andrew's story unravels a harrowing yet inspiring recovery that goes beyond physical limitations, showcasing the indomitable human spirit in the rawest form. If you're looking to be moved and inspired by the power of hope and inner strength, this book is an undeniably compelling read.

  • Boardman Tasker Prize Nominee for Mountain Literature (2004)
Note: While we do our best to ensure the accuracy of cover images, ISBNs may at times be reused for different editions of the same title which may hence appear as a different cover.
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Life and Limb: A True Story of Tragedy and Survival

by Jamie Andrew
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ISBN: 9780749950521
Authors: Jamie Andrew
Publisher: Portrait
Date of Publication: 2003-02-24
Format: Paperback
Related Collections: Travel, Biographies & Memoirs
Related Topics: Adventure, Memoir, Memoir
Goodreads rating: 4.3
(rated by 514 readers)

Description

'Like Joe Simpson, Andrew has discovered a latent talent for writing that only a mountaineering epic seems to have allowed him to uncover. And like Touching the Void, Life and Limb is brilliantly written and utterly un-put-down-able. If ever a tale evokes the phrase life affirming then this is it.' -On the Edge magazine; 'His courage, determination and sense of humour shine through the words of this remarkable book... Life and Limb is a genuinely life-enhancing read.' -Scottish Mountaineer; Jamie Andrew's survival and rescue after five nights trapped by a ferocious storm in 1999 has passed into Alpine legend. It was a miracle that he survived; but Jamie had to come to terms not only with the death of his close friend, Jamie Fisher, who died beside him - but also with the loss of all his limbs to frostbite. Since the accident, Jamie has struggled painfully and successfully to overcome his disabilities; not only has he learnt to walk (and run) on his prosthetic legs, but also to ski, snowboard, paraglide - and even take up his beloved mountaineering again.
 

Survival triumph: heart-wrenching yet life-affirming journey.

"Life and Limb" isn't just about perseverance; it’s an intimate examination of human resilience that will leave you awestruck. Jamie Andrew's story unravels a harrowing yet inspiring recovery that goes beyond physical limitations, showcasing the indomitable human spirit in the rawest form. If you're looking to be moved and inspired by the power of hope and inner strength, this book is an undeniably compelling read.

  • Boardman Tasker Prize Nominee for Mountain Literature (2004)
Note: While we do our best to ensure the accuracy of cover images, ISBNs may at times be reused for different editions of the same title which may hence appear as a different cover.