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Aron Ralston

Facing certain death, mountain climber Aron Ralston made the toughest decision of his life — to amputate his own arm to save himself. On a warm Saturday afternoon in late 2003, experienced climber Aron Ralston was climbing alone in the desolate Utah canyonlands when a boulder became unstuck and pinned him to the canyon wall. After six days in searing pain, Ralston realized that the only way to survive was to cut off his arm. Ralston’s story is one of the most compelling you’ll ever hear. While contemplating his fate, Ralston recorded what he believed would be his final moments that included farewells to friends and loved ones. Ralston shares his understanding of how, during trying circumstances, he was encouraged by thoughts of his family, his passions and his friends. The author of Between a Rock and Hard Place, a memoir about his ordeal, Ralston shares the lessons he learned from his harrowing experience: everyone faces tough choices in life. Many of us are stronger than we realize, and capable of grave sacrifice to achieve goals and overcome the most difficult circumstances. It tells the miraculous story of perseverance and a family’s love that has touched and inspired readers around the world. He interweaves adventures (and misadventures) in his development as an... Next

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