Summary:
The book chronicles the harrowing ordeal of Salvadoran fisherman José Salvador Alvarenga, who survived 438 days adrift in the Pacific Ocean after a storm disabled his boat. It details his incredible journey of resilience and survival, facing starvation, exposure, and solitude before finally being washed ashore in the Marshall Islands.
Key points:
1. Human Resilience: The book showcases Salvador Alvarenga's survival of 438 days at sea, highlighting human adaptability and resilience.
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