Survival Stories: Nonfiction Non-Fiction Title: Between a Rock and a Hard Place Author: Aron Ralston Summary: Trapped in one of the most remote spots in America, Aron’s desperate act of bravery brought him home. Call Number: Title: Into Thin Air: A Personal Account of the Mt. Everest Disaster Author: Jon Krakauer Summary: An outdoorsman and writer for “Outdoor” magazine, Krakauer gives his account of the disastrous 1996 climbing season on Mount Everest. Call Number: Title: The Endurance: Shackleton’s Legendary Antarctic Expedition Author: Caroline Alexander Summary: Sir Ernest Shackleton hoped to be the first person to cross the Antarctic, but instead was stranded with his entire crew when the polar ice immobilized their ship, The Endurance. Using photos from the expedition’s photographer and crew member diaries, this book brings to life the story of the men’s amazing persistence against all odds. Call Number: Title: The Hungry Ocean Author: Linda Greenlaw Summary: Savage weather, 21-hour days, too-few fish, too-many sharks and a rowdy crew are all part of an epic 30-day sword fishing expedition. Call Number: Title: The Worst-Case Scenario Survival Handbook Author: Joshua Piven and David Brogenicht Summary: No matter what you’re attempting, there’s always a “worst case scenario”. Read how to escape from quicksand, how to maneuver on top of a moving train, how to perform a tracheotomy, and solutions to many more of life’s most difficult situations. Call Number: Title: Touching the Void Author: Joe Simpson Summary: While climbing in the Andes, Simpson broke his leg, fell into a crevasse and was left for dead by his climbing partner. He crawled and hopped five miles back to base camp and salvation just hours before his climbing partner’s departure. Call Number: Title: Within Reach: My Everest Story Author: Mark Pfetzer and Jack Gavin Summary: Mark Pfetzer, at age 15, became the youngest climber to attempt the summit of Mt. Everest. He returned the following year, 1996, to continue the pursuit of his dream, but the season turned into a disastrous one for climbers. Call Number: