I had to survive
Subtitle: how a plane crash in the Andes inspired my calling to save lives
By: Dr. Roberto Canessa and Pablo Vierci ; translated by Carlos Frias
Contributors: Vierci, Pablo, 1950- author; Frías, Carlos
Edition: First Atria Books hardcover edition.
Publisher: Atria Books
Published: 2016
Language: eng
Number of pages: 290
ISBN-13: 9781476765440
Subjects: Aircraft accidents; Airplane crash survival; Biography; Heart surgeons; Aircraft accident victims
Work titles: Yo tenía que sobrevivir
Description: This is a gripping and heartrending recollection of the harrowing brink-of-death experience that propelled survivor Roberto Canessa to become one of the world's leading pediatric cardiologists. Canessa played a key role in safeguarding his fellow survivors, eventually trekking with a companion across the hostile mountain range for help. This fine line between life and death became the catalyst for the rest of his life. This uplifting tale of hope and determination, solidarity and ingenuity gives vivid insight into a world famous story. Canessa also draws a unique and fascinating parallel between his work as a doctor performing arduous heart surgeries on infants and unborn babies and the difficult life-changing decisions he was forced to make in the Andes. Print run 75,000.
Notes: Translation of: Yo tenía que sobrevivir.