A Test of Will
One Man’s Extraordinary Story of Survival
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A Test of Will
Narrated by:
Warren MacDonald
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Narrated by:
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Warren MacDonald
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By:
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Warren MacDonald
About this listen
On the night of April 9, 1997, Warren Macdonald, a fit and experienced bushwalker, set out to climb Mount Bowen on Hinchinbrook Island, an unspoiled tropical paradise off the Australian coast. These would be his last steps as a fully intact human being: a freak rock fall pinned him for two days alone under a one-ton boulder, resulting in a double leg amputation.
A Test of Will is a story both tragic and inspiring, conveying the horror of what happened and the extraordinary spirit that helped Macdonald survive a seemingly impossible ordeal.
©2004 Warren Macdonald (P)2011 Audible, Inc.Critic Reviews
"Macdonald's love of nature is so palpable it'll make readers want to head for the nearest national park.... [A] a powerful tale of nature's beauty and ferocity." (Publishers Weekly)
"Interestingly, some parts of the story are told from the point of view of the author's companion, who describes his own ordeal trying to get help. Fascinating reading for the Jon Krakauer crowd." (Booklist)
It’s narrated by the writer and this brings with it first hand emotion of the event. You are getting this as he said it. That’s a gift. He gives it all to this story and is an excellent speaker.
My only wish is that there was more of the survival story, particularly more about the rescuer. I don’t know why he didn’t feature very much and is conspicuous by his absence. It would’ve been great to hear what he had gone through. Maybe it may have detracted from the immediacy of the account but I don’t think so.
What I like too is that it’s different from a story about gruelling conquest of a mountain or jungle. Nor is it about inexperience, naïveté, a stupid oversight or equipment failure. Something goes unexpectedly pear shaped in the worst possible way.
Definitely worth a listen if you like survival or true adventure stories. Those who like inspirational accounts will also find a lot of value here.
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