Against All Odds
The inside account of the Thai cave rescue and the courageous Australians at the heart of it
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Publisher Description
INCLUDES A FOREWORD BY JAMES CAMERON
'Compulsive, fascinating … highly recommended.' Better Reading
'Although we know what happens in the end, this book grips you from the start.' Local Matters NZ
‘I just want to warn you. You’re going to dive to the end of the cave. You’re going to see these kids. They’re all looking healthy and happy and smiley. Then, you’re going to swim away, and they’re probably all going to die.’
In June 2018, for seventeen days, the world watched and held its breath as the Wild Boars soccer team were trapped deep in a cave in Thailand. Marooned beyond flooded cave passages after unexpected rains, they were finally rescued, one-by-one, against almost impossible odds, by an international cave-diving team which included Australians Dr Richard Harris and Dr Craig Challen.
These two men were chosen for their medical expertise and cave diving knowledge, but this dangerous rescue asked so much more of them. They had to remain calm under extreme pressure and intense scrutiny, adapt to constantly changing circumstances and importantly, build trust among the rescue team and with the young boys and their coach, whose lives were in their hands.
Here is the story of these two Australian men who became international heroes – it is a story of determination, cunning and triumph that will long be remembered.
Customer Reviews
Loved it!
Fabulous honest writing and such an amazing act of heroism
Against All Odds: The inside account of the Thai cave rescue
I can feel every ounce of anxiety and emotion in this page turner ... it bounces off each page.
Congratulations to Craig Challen and Dr Richard Harris on a remarkable account. They are true Aussie characters who embody the Australian spirit. They crave adventure and enjoy mateship throughout their rich experiences.
Absolute gripping account of a milestone event
Absolute gripping account of a milestone event that forever shaped two amazing Australians and many more around the planet. Their combined effort not only made the ultimate difference to the lives of a small group of courageous kids, it united the world for a split second in time! RIP PO Beirut Pakbara and Lt Cmdr Saman Kuman.