Darkness Descending
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4.7 • 3 Ratings
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- £2.99
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- £2.99
Publisher Description
An astonishing true story of mountaineering survival
On 5 January 2003, former Special Forces soldier Ken Jones was caught in a devastating avalanche as he climbed in the frozen wilderness of Romania's Transylvanian Alps. Flung from a cliff, he regained consciousness to find himself shrouded in darkness, separated from his supplies, suffering from overexposure in the sub zero-temperatures and in horrendous pain from a broken leg and shattered pelvis. Heavily frostbitten and bleeding internally, Ken dragged himself to safety over three agonizing days only to discover that his true ordeal had yet to begin.
His account of life saving surgery and his battle to walk again is a classic tale of triumph over adversity and what it means to never give up. Heart stopping and inspiring to the very last page, Ken Jones's story of endurance and survival is an unforgettable testament to the strength of the human spirit.
Customer Reviews
Uplifting and inspiring
Unbelievable yet a true story. After completing the pen y fan fandance race directed by Ken Jones Jan 19th 2013 I have a whole new respect for him and what he's about.
The book is hard to put down and you feel immersed in his battle too survive, told with passion that make you feel every painful niggle and blunt stabbing pain he has.