Journal Entry 1 by Blundery on Friday, September 14, 2007

I really enjoyed this recount of one man's journey through the amazon. I have since seen him speak at a promotional event and have so much admiration for a true survivor.

From Library Journal
Ghinsberg narrates a chilling tale of an adventure that takes an unexpected twist. On a trip with newfound friends, he suddenly finds himself lost and alone in the Bolivian jungle. His lively and descriptive narrative of his travels beautifully captures the atmosphere of the jungle and candidly depicts his feelings and experiences during his fight for survival. The result is an exciting story, all the more suspenseful because it is true, filled with mysterious events that hold the reader's interest throughout. The need for loyalty and the extremes of physical and emotional limits are vividly portrayed. This is no ordinary autobiographical travel book, instead providing true drama, keen observation, and absorbing writing.