
The Promise
How an Everyday Hero Made the Impossible Possible
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Arnold Dix
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Arnold Dix
About this listen
Arnold Dix became an unlikely hero when he promised to save forty-one men trapped after a tunnel collapse in the Himalayas. This is his unforgettable story.
In rural Victoria, Arnold Dix is known to locals as a farmer and a part-time truck driver. But his name reached global recognition when he played a pivotal role in rescuing forty-one Indian workers trapped after a deadly tunnel collapse. What many don’t know is that Arnold is also a barrister, scientist, engineer—a ‘quirky’ Aussie bloke who proves that extraordinary courage can come from the most unexpected places.
In vivid detail, Arnold recounts the unlikely rescue that transformed him into a global hero. He reflects on the extraordinary challenges he faced, culminating in his unwavering promise: `Forty-one men are coming home alive.’
But his incredible story goes far beyond this one remarkable event.
Arnold’s compassion also led him to assist thousands of migrant workers in Qatar, and his journey took him from surviving politically motivated assassination attempts in Albania to working in the tunnels of Ground Zero after 9/11. His story is one of steadfast courage, filled with themes of adventure, sacrifice and selflessness. It’s a tale that explores what it truly means to defy the odds and challenge the status quo in pursuit of the impossible.
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- Margaret Y Edwards
- 28-01-2025
“Imagineering and the Unexpected Power of Divine Inspiration”
An exceptional recount of how one humble person, deeply rooted in science and engineering, found himself unexpectedly struck by an undeniable sense of divine purpose. He wasn’t consciously seeking it, yet it found him. This audio book clearly illustrates a fusion of his incredible hope and faith (not confined to any one religion) and how his ‘imagineering’ unfolded. His journey beautifully illustrates the dance between the divine and humanity. A truly inspiring listen. I can only imagine how deeply this story will resonate when brought to the big screen!
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- Anonymous User
- 25-02-2025
Interesting story
If you’re seeing an in-depth account of the mechanics of the rescue then this is probably not the right book for you. If you’re seeking to understand the pathway of someone’s life which led them to that time and place where they were able to contribute to this remarkable rescue then it’s certainly an interesting book. Obviously a remarkable human with an interesting story to tell.
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- Anonymous User
- 15-02-2025
The promise
There was no human emotion; it was a list of facts. If it hadn’t been an audiobook I would have not finished reading it. There was no adventure or excitement in the book.
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