Summary:
The book chronicles the harrowing ordeal of the Uruguayan rugby team whose plane crashed in the Andes Mountains in 1972. It details their struggle for survival against extreme conditions, including their controversial decision to resort to cannibalism to stay alive for 72 days before rescue.
Key points:
1. Survival Instinct: The book highlights human survival instinct, showing how the survivors endure harsh conditions for 72 days after a plane crash in the Andes.
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