Deep Survival: Who Lives, Who Dies, and Why

by Laurence Gonzales

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Into Thin Air: A Personal Account of the Mount Everest Disaster

An exploration of decision-making under extreme pressure, as a group of climbers face life-or-death choices on the slopes of Mount Everest.


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The Rise of Superman: Decoding the Science of Ultimate Human Performance

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Miracle in the Andes: 72 Days on the Mountain and My Long Trek Home

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Buried in the Sky: The Extraordinary Story of the Sherpa Climbers on K2's Deadliest Day

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Robinson Crusoe (Penguin Classics)

A riveting account of a shipwrecked crew's fight for survival on a deserted island, facing hunger, thirst, and the harsh realities of nature.


Thinking, Fast and Slow

An insightful exploration of the psychology of decision-making and risk, drawing on examples from history, psychology, and economics.


Walkabout (New York Review Books Classics)

A thrilling adventure story of survival and resilience, as a young boy must navigate the dangerous Australian outback to find his way home.


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