Dare To Survive

Demonstrating that in the eternal battle between man and the elements, nature almost always prevails, Dare to Survive collects classic stories of both human suffering and survival in the American West. From harrowing accounts of loss to inspiring stories of incredible luck, Dare to Survive presents the alluring details of cautionary tales with compassion and sincerity. Blending human interest, suspense, pathos and even humour, Dare to Survive documents the dangers that still remain across the western landscape and their enduring allure to the pioneer spirit.

With its towering mountains, sun-scorched deserts, fierce wildlife, and hard-to-predict weather, the American West ranks among the most forbidding places on Earth. Yet many are drawn to the beauty of this wild and rugged region. Some are daredevils. . .some are athletes. . .and some are outdoors enthusiasts who find themselves in a chilling battle for survival. In their extraordinary, heart-stopping true stories, you will discover how much can go wrong when people find themselves caught in the cross-hairs of nature's power. . . Dare To Survive Flash floods, plane crashes, animal attacks, avalanches, landslides--these devastating phenomena all too often claim the lives of men, women, and children in the American West. But some beat the odds, living to tell about their terrifying ordeals. There are inspirational stories of extreme survival and tremendous bravery. Of the hiker who--though armed with only a knife--survived a 30-minute nightmare with a cougar. . .of the backcountry snowboarder buried alive by an avalanche, saved with only minutes to spare. . .of the outdoorsman pinned by an 800-pound boulder who freed himself by amputating his own arm. And there are the unexplainable, senseless tragedies--the little girl whose mysterious disappearance at a national park was never solved. . . the inexperienced charter pilot who crashed trying to beat curfew in a snowstorm. . .and the veteran backwoods camper who, despite every precaution, fell victim to a fatal bear attack. What does it take to endure the impossible? Dare to Survive tackles that question as it vividly reminds us that when danger strikes, survival becomes the ultimate human challenge. "This frightening but enjoyable book reveals that Mother Nature has more ways to kill than even the toughest Mafia godfather." --Ted Schwarz, author of Hollywood Confidential: How the Studios Beat the Mob at Their Own Game Rick Rinehart is a publisher, writer, and former Colorado Humanities Scholar whose honors include recognition by the National Park Service for contributions to wolf recovery in Yellowstone National Park. His wife, Amy Rinehart, is a former publisher of endurance sports books who consults with outdoor retail and environmental organizations in the development of publishing programs. Rick and Amy live in Lafayette, Colorado.

The man who has lived a classic rags-to-riches life story turns his passion for daring and challenge into life lessons on personal and professional achievement. The genius behind the wildly popular Survivor series, Mark Burnett is now the hottest producer in television. What most people dont know, however, is that Burnett has his own survival story to tell, and its every bit as riveting as the show. A decade ago, he was selling t-shirts on the beach in Southern California. But through a combination of inspiration, determination, and sheer nerve, he transformed his life, went on to produce an Emmy-winning extreme sports program, and, of course, created the most popular series on the air today. A former paratrooper and an open-water certified SCUBA diver, Mark Burnett has used his life of daring experiences as a jumping-off point, and now shows readers how to chase their dreams, ignore their fears, and follow the road less traveled to personal and business success. His book unfolds like a real-life adventure story, offering valuable lessons, inspirational vignettes, and hard-hitting advice. Burnetts recipe for success encourages people to bend the rules, embrace risk, lead with compassion, learn through failure, revel in pain, and focus like a laser on their goals. By following this blend of heart and chutzpah, youll not only survive, but go on to succeed beyond your wildest dreams.

The genius behind the wildly popular SurvivorÓ series, Burnett became the hottest producer in TV. But his own survival story begins with him selling T-shirts on the Beach in S. Calif. But through a combination of inspiration, determination, & nerve, he transformed his life, went on to produce an Emmy-winning extreme sports program &, & created the most popular series on the air today. Here he tells readers how to chase their dreams, ignore their fears, & follow the road less traveled to personal & business success. Offers valuable lessons, inspirational vignettes, & hard-hitting advice. Burnett encourages people to bend the rules, embrace risk, lead with compassion, learn through failure, revel in pain, & focus like a laser on their goals.

Dare to survive is a book based on true life experiences and struggles of a woman. It revolves around painful experiences, challenges and struggles of a young girl who is the main character Mma.The story talked about how a child bore the consequences of betrayal, lies, unfaithfulness and wickedness of mankind, but at the end she surmounted all obstacles and soared higher, while still in the will of God.Dare to survive is a story full of pains, suspense, flash backs and challenges. Mma an innocent girl born into two different families was thought a hard lesson of life right from her childhood, but she fought to survive and walked above her challenges.Mma suffered abuse both physical and emotional; she was molested, betrayed, hated and experienced hardship but was not broken.The story described from Mma's birth to the time of marriage. At the end her passion and believe was faced by undeniable victories because she dared to survive.

This book was written with the purpose of educating and helping our young children, but especially our young women and girls, find the power that is often stifled, either because of institutionalized inequality, or efforts by a male-dominated society that represses women's ability to excel to the highest level in society. The strength to overcome obstacles, lies in your ability to thrive, regardless of the daily bombardment of negative, and oftentimes outright false narratives, mainly that, women are either too angry, too cold (usually shrill is the word being thrown around), or not "likeable enough" to run for the highest office in this country. Having always asked to explain themselves, and to prove that even though they are the most qualified person in the world for the job, why they deserve it. Know that you are responsible for your own destiny, and unless you give up that power by surrendering to others, you are in full control of your successes.