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I had to survive : how a plane crash in the Andes inspired my calling to save lives

I had to survive : how a plane crash in the Andes inspired my calling to save lives

Canessa, Roberto, 1953- author.
Book 2016

A pediatric cardiologist describes his harrowing experience in October 1972 when the Uruguayan Air Force plane carrying him, his fellow rugby team players, and their families and friends crashed in the Andes Mountains, in an incident popularized by the book and movie, Alive.

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Aircraft accident victims Uruguay Biography
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Canessa, Roberto, 1953-
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ISBN:
9781476765440
1476765448
Edition:
First Atria Books hardcover edition
Description:
290 pages, 16 unnumbered pages of plates : colour illustrations, map ; 24 cm
Control Number:
1716046
Other Authors:
Vierci, Pablo, 1950- author
translation of: Canessa, Roberto, 1953- Yo tenía que sobrevivir. English
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