ReadersMagnet Review: 5 Books About Fighting for Survival

by ReadersMagnet | April 3, 2020 | book recommendations | 0 Comments

ReadersMagnet recommends these five inspiring reads about survival, grit, and overcoming adversities during these challenging times.

The
latest global pandemic is bringing the world to heel. Governments and world
leaders are trying desperately to contain the virus, protect the economy, and
guide their people to survival while the threat of the coronavirus looms large
across the globe. But if there is anything that we humans have proven throughout
history, is that our ability to adapt and overcome adversities is second to
none. Here are five books that feature our uncanny skill for fighting for
survival.

Ashfall by Mike Mullin

Imagine
enjoying your usual weekend- playing computer games at home and hanging out
with friends, then suddenly a supervolcano erupts. In a blink of an eye, Alex’s
hometown is now a dark, violent world of ash and desolate landscape. He is
alone at home when the volcano erupted His entire family is in Illinois visiting their
relatives. Alex decides to head east to find his family, after seeing a
neighbor kill three looters. Alex must trek through miles of falling ashes,
dropping temperatures, and torrential storms to reunite with his family.
Ashfall is a story about one man’s sheer determination to come home to his
loved ones.

The Martian by Andy Weir

One of
the most successful self-publishing stories in recent years, Andy Weir’s The
Martian tells the story of astronaut Mark Watney, a botanist, and an engineer.
In 2035, Watney along with five other crew of NASA’s Ares 3 mission landed in
Acidalia Planitia. A violent storm forced them to evacuate. Mark was impaled by
an antenna and lost contact with the crew. Presumed dead, they decided to take
off without him. Mark awakens after the storm and realizes he is alone. He must
now figure out a way to survive on the planet while waiting for a viable rescue
mission. The book is a gripping tale of one man’s determination to return home
alive.

Twist of Fate by Anita Fisk

Twist
of Fate is the sequel to Anita Fisk’s novel Unintended Sacrifices. The book
follows Sunny Gardner, whom we met in the first book, as she escapes from her
captors. After being kidnapped and sold to a human trafficking ring for three
years, Gardner
gets the chance to escape from her kidnappers. Sunny Gardner is desperately fighting to survive in
Twist of Fate. Anita Fisk takes the readers to another gripping drama that
features the horrors and trauma of human trafficking. It is a must-read sequel
for all fans of Anita Fisk and readers of a suspense thriller.

Lone Survivor by Marcus Luttrell

I’m
quite sure many of us have seen the blockbuster movie starring action star Mark
Wahlberg. Lone Survivor is a real account by Marcus Luttrell. Luttrell is the
sole survivor during the June 2005 encounter with the Taliban forces, where
three of his team members were killed. Luttrell is a former Navy SEAL. Marcus
Luttrell wrote the book with the assistance of Patrick Robinson, a novelist,
and ghostwriter. If you love action scenes and military narrative, Lone
Survivor is the book to grab.

Between Rock and a Hard Place by Aron Ralston

The
book became more popular after a movie starring James Franco was released in
2010. It tells the story of how Aron survived 127 hours while being trapped in
a slot canyon. The book features Ralston’s childhood, his love for outdoor
adventures, his past experiences, and his entrapment in Bluejohn
Canyon in the Utah desert. Published in 2004, the book is
a light read yet offers many lessons on how to overcome fear, anxiety, and
adversities. A worthwhile read to say the least.