--- product_id: 49278990 title: "438 Days: An Extraordinary True Story of Survival at Sea" price: "VT5751" currency: VUV in_stock: true reviews_count: 8 url: https://www.desertcart.vu/products/49278990-438-days-an-extraordinary-true-story-of-survival-at-sea store_origin: VU region: Vanuatu --- # 438 Days: An Extraordinary True Story of Survival at Sea **Price:** VT5751 **Availability:** ✅ In Stock ## Quick Answers - **What is this?** 438 Days: An Extraordinary True Story of Survival at Sea - **How much does it cost?** VT5751 with free shipping - **Is it available?** Yes, in stock and ready to ship - **Where can I buy it?** [www.desertcart.vu](https://www.desertcart.vu/products/49278990-438-days-an-extraordinary-true-story-of-survival-at-sea) ## Best For - Customers looking for quality international products ## Why This Product - Free international shipping included - Worldwide delivery with tracking - 15-day hassle-free returns ## Description 438 Days: An Extraordinary True Story of Survival at Sea [Franklin, Jonathan] on desertcart.com. *FREE* shipping on qualifying offers. 438 Days: An Extraordinary True Story of Survival at Sea Review: Order this book now! So good - One of the best books I read in a long time. I read it in a weekend. Incredible story of survival--the good, the bad and the ugly. I also appreciate the author including a bit after about what life looked like for Alvarenga after rescue and returning home. I read Endurance, the book about Ernest Shackleton's voyage/survival story and while that book was also great, I really yearned to hear about the men's life after rescue. Anyway, fantastic read--definitely recommend. Review: Amazing Story of Endurance and Survival! - I found this book to be very interesting and full of detail. It is well written which is a credit to the author's ability to get the story translated from Spanish to English or find someone able to do so. The maps and photographs added to the story! Not everyone would be able to survive being adrift at sea in a small rickety boat for over a year. It is fortunate this man had experience and talent as a fisherman and had knowledge of the sea, the moon, weather etc. I know I likely would not have survived because I would not be able to stomach eating raw fish, birds, barnacles, having to fight for every morsel and drink of water. I can't even imagine drinking my own urine or the blood of sea turtles and the endless tropical sun beating down with no land in sight, in shark filled water. The physical deprivation, as well as the tremendous mental and emotional stress of being in such circumstances and losing a young assistant who became a friend while at sea on that fateful trip would be enough to traumatize anyone. It is obvious this man has a tremendous will to live! I wish him and his daughter well! ## Technical Specifications | Specification | Value | |---------------|-------| | Best Sellers Rank | #11,496 in Books ( See Top 100 in Books ) #1 in Fishing #6 in Educator Biographies #24 in Traveler & Explorer Biographies | | Customer Reviews | 4.6 out of 5 stars 8,830 Reviews | ## Images ![438 Days: An Extraordinary True Story of Survival at Sea - Image 1](https://m.media-amazon.com/images/I/81PJvHAc0lL.jpg) ## Customer Reviews ### ⭐⭐⭐⭐⭐ Order this book now! So good *by A***R on March 23, 2026* One of the best books I read in a long time. I read it in a weekend. Incredible story of survival--the good, the bad and the ugly. I also appreciate the author including a bit after about what life looked like for Alvarenga after rescue and returning home. I read Endurance, the book about Ernest Shackleton's voyage/survival story and while that book was also great, I really yearned to hear about the men's life after rescue. Anyway, fantastic read--definitely recommend. ### ⭐⭐⭐⭐⭐ Amazing Story of Endurance and Survival! *by L***O on September 5, 2023* I found this book to be very interesting and full of detail. It is well written which is a credit to the author's ability to get the story translated from Spanish to English or find someone able to do so. The maps and photographs added to the story! Not everyone would be able to survive being adrift at sea in a small rickety boat for over a year. It is fortunate this man had experience and talent as a fisherman and had knowledge of the sea, the moon, weather etc. I know I likely would not have survived because I would not be able to stomach eating raw fish, birds, barnacles, having to fight for every morsel and drink of water. I can't even imagine drinking my own urine or the blood of sea turtles and the endless tropical sun beating down with no land in sight, in shark filled water. The physical deprivation, as well as the tremendous mental and emotional stress of being in such circumstances and losing a young assistant who became a friend while at sea on that fateful trip would be enough to traumatize anyone. It is obvious this man has a tremendous will to live! I wish him and his daughter well! ### ⭐⭐⭐⭐ Good Read *by B***E on December 3, 2015* Franklin does an excellent job of adding a timeline, details and interest to a fascinating story that might have otherwise been hard to stretch into a full-length book. He helps explain the mysteries behind Alvarenga's name changes (and lack of documentation) that might have led some to disbelieve his story. He also examines Alvarenga's psyche, upbringing, culture, hunting abilities, eating habits and stamina that credibly explain how he could survive such an ordeal. In addition, Franklin researched all of the rescue efforts that give due credence to the incredible tale. It was a very interesting read that was hard to put down. I liked that the book included Alvarenga's difficult journey in the months after he reached shore, and especially the parts about the couple who found him and first nourished him. I would have liked to have seen a photo of them. --- ## Why Shop on Desertcart? - 🛒 **Trusted by 1.3+ Million Shoppers** — Serving international shoppers since 2016 - 🌍 **Shop Globally** — Access 737+ million products across 21 categories - 💰 **No Hidden Fees** — All customs, duties, and taxes included in the price - 🔄 **15-Day Free Returns** — Hassle-free returns (30 days for PRO members) - 🔒 **Secure Payments** — Trusted payment options with buyer protection - ⭐ **TrustPilot Rated 4.5/5** — Based on 8,000+ happy customer reviews **Shop now:** [https://www.desertcart.vu/products/49278990-438-days-an-extraordinary-true-story-of-survival-at-sea](https://www.desertcart.vu/products/49278990-438-days-an-extraordinary-true-story-of-survival-at-sea) --- *Product available on Desertcart Vanuatu* *Store origin: VU* *Last updated: 2026-06-07*