|  | Author: Yossi Ghinsberg
Publisher: Random House
Category: Book
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Rating:  11 reviews
Sales Rank: 1068352
Media: Hardcover
Pages: 239
Shipping Weight (lbs): 1.1
Dimensions (in): 9.5 x 6.5 x 1
ISBN: 067942458X
Dewey Decimal Number: 918.412
EAN: 9780679424581
ASIN: 067942458X
Publication Date: December 1, 1993
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Condition: Shelf wear, may contain some notes or highlighting, corners/edges worn and bent, may not include companion materials like cdroms or access codes.
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gripping heartstopper November 22, 1999
I felt I was on this trip,he made this book so real for me. It got better and better as it went along, unbelievable it's not fiction. Hard to put down.Anyone who likes adventure mixed with the unknown in another culture will love this.
A real sleep stealer and heart-stopper of a book. November 10, 1999
2 out of 2 found this review helpful
This book is a real sleep stealer and heart-stopper. Once Yossi was lost I could not put it down. His amazing, Amazonian adventure, told in graphic, hair-raising detail, but without pity, illustrates the human spirit at its most magnificent. Sheer will, faith and a refusal to be beaten allow him to endure privations and setbacks that would have been the end of a lesser man. Read it if you like adventure, read it if you need to restore your faith in humanity or read it just because you enjoy a good book, but do read it.In many ways the best part of the book comes at the very end. A Yossi humbled and enlightened by his experiences gives an insight into some of his perceptions of life. There are words here that found a strong echo in my own heart. I am the richer for having read his book.
Wonderful book, I would recommend it to everyonr. October 11, 1999
Yossi has been a friend of my mother for about 1yr now, personally I'm not one for reading these types of books, but my mum told me it was really good. Finally i sat down and began reading, the story was great. I have met Yossi once and it was really weird reading about someone you know having such an amazing adventure. If Yossi reads this review this is Julia, Wendas daughter. You did good Yossi, one fantastic book you got there. See ya
A thrilling book you can't put down. August 16, 1999
This book made me just want to drop everything I'm doing right now and run away to South America and go to seek through the jungle.
An inspirational story that everyone should read. Thank you. March 27, 1999
1 out of 1 found this review helpful
I picked up this book whilst looking for my usual crime novel thinking I may not like the change. But to my amazement, I couldn't put this book down and read it in two days. (A record for me) This book is a very well written true and insperational story of survival. The stories along the way, about the different villages, local people, customs, plants, animals and cities gave me great insite to many regions of South America. I cried, held my breath and imagined myself in many of the beautiful places that they travelled. I would recommend this book to any one. It amazes me how one can survive such harrowing conditions. The strong friendship between Kevin & Yossi should be an example to us all. It makes me realise that my life is an easy one. Congratulations and thank you to the author, Yossi Ghinsberg for sharing this story with us.
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