438 Days: An Incredible True Story of Survival at Sea

"438 Days" by Jonathan Franklin recounts the astonishing true story of Salvador Alvarenga, who was lost at sea for fourteen months after a storm swept his boat far from the Mexican coast. During his ordeal, he endured the vastness of the Pacific Ocean, drifting over 9,000 miles and facing extreme challenges that tested his physical and mental resilience. Based on extensive interviews and firsthand accounts, this book offers a compelling narrative of survival, hope, and the extraordinary human spirit.