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Angels in the Wilderness: The True Story of One Woman's Survival Against All Odds
by Amy Racina
Product Group: Book
Publisher: Elite Books (2005-10-01)
ISBN: 0971088896
EAN: 9780971088894
Dewey Decimal #: 796.522092
Binding/Media: Hardcover - 280 pages
SKU: 8102009824
Condition: New
Comments: 0971088896 New, never read, may have minor wear on cover.
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Editorial Reviews
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Product Description
This first-person account tells how author Amy Racina survived for four days and nights, both legs badly broken, in a remote valley in California’s Sierra Mountains after a sixty-foot fall during a solo hiking trip. Battling pain, fear and exhaustion, she pulled herself along with her hands, and refused to give up, even when her chances of salvation were remote. The book chronicles her miraculous rescue, and describes her dramatic airlift out of the canyon, swinging helplessly from two straps, dangling fearfully beneath a helicopter high above the ravine where she had lain. It is an amazing tale of despair and courage and hope. It speaks of incredible strength and heartbreaking weakness as it details what one woman believed might be the last days of her life. It is a memory of the darkest of times—and an affirmation of miracles. It is a celebration of a life almost snatched away, of survival against the odds. - The book includes deeper spiritual reflections, the heartwarming story of "Helping Amy," the organization set up by the author's friends to aid her recovery, plus tips for wilderness survival.
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Customer Reviews
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Drags along like broken legs
Rating  (2)
Date: 2010-05-01
0 out of 1 customers found this reveiw helpful
Though not a PRO like others when it comes to editing, I do agree with them, she lost me rather quickly as well. When I read the title "ANGELS" I expected a possible discussion regarding her faith. She did say she was a Buddhist. What does that mean? What does she believe in? Was she convinced it was Buddhist Angels helping her or just an average, run of the mill Angel? I walked away with no understanding of her faith other than she gravitates towards "whatever makes you feel good."
Beer makes me feel good and I don't see angels when I drink it, so ???? I didn't get anything from it other than a disconnected view point on her faith. In my ignorance I would think one's faith may have some convincing testimony or curiosity that causes me to search my own heart and possible faith needs.
Again, I'm not an expert but it dragged on too long about her emotions/feelings and not enough on the adventure. Of course that side may have drug on as well.
Amy, I admire your strength and your belief in your story. If you can rewrite it consider what has been said with an open mind.
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WILDERNESS SURVIVAL AND MORE
Rating  (5)
Date: 2010-02-06
THIS IS TRULY AN AMAZING STORY OF SURVIVAL BY AN INDIVIDUAL DOING EVERYTHING IN HER POWER TO SURVIVE AND GAINING AN ASTONINISHING INSIGHT TO LIFE. A MULTI-FACETED STORY.
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This is not a Christian based book.
Rating  (1)
Date: 2008-09-08
0 out of 10 customers found this reveiw helpful
I bought this book as a christian, expecting an amazing story of the greatness and inspiration of God. Although, the ordeal of the writer was tragic and compelling, it does not credit traditional Christian doctrine.
I would not recommend this book to Christians seeking an inspirational read.
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Angels in the Wilderness: The True Story of One Woman's Survival Against All Odds
Rating  (4)
Date: 2008-02-06
This book is well written and because I have backpacked many of the places where this women hiked and I could visualize it in my mind as I read. Also reading about her inner strength of survival is very life encouraging.
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Wonderful Read!!
Rating (5)
Date: 2007-09-19
1 out of 1 customers found this reveiw helpful
I could not put this book down Iam an avid reader and I read it in one day. What a wonderful testament to the human spirit. Amy has such a special gift of telling her story and the people who were key in her survival. Also, her rehabilitation and most of all her own spirit to raise above her situation and overcome so much.
Bless her and her Angels in life.
Thank you in writing the story.
Diane
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