Between a Rock and a Hard Place - Aron Ralston

In May 2003, Aron Ralston carved the date of his death into the wall of Blue John canyon, Utah. That this book was published is an indication of the fact that this was, with hindsight, somewhat premature - although given the circumstances, probably entirely understandable. Like just about everything else he did at that time, etching those words and numbers into the face of the rock would have been a long, tiring task. Five days prior to this, whilst on a routine hike through an isolated canyon, Ralston slipped, and in a freak turn of events, became trapped. A large boulder became dislodged beneath his feet and tumbled down after him, coming to rest between the canyon ...  Read the complete review