Choosing To Live

by Davey du Plessis

Two months into a planned solo source-to-sea navigation of the Amazon River, adventurer, Davey du Plessis, was ambushed and shot within the isolated jungles of Peru. The adventure turned into an intense moment-to-moment struggle to survive as he made his way, wounded, through the dense jungle, seeking rescue and safety.

Choosing To Live is Davey's personal account of his Amazon experience. He retells the remarkable story with an endearing openness, while sharing unique insights into the power of compassion and his ability to maintain motivation in his balance between life and death.

272 pages, Paperback

First published November 1, 2012

Reviews

[Thea Romandy Quin · Rating 5 out of 5]

Great book on survival

Davy's story on surviving a very harrowing experience. His thoughts and accounts on his attempted journey from the source of the Amazon to the mouth of the Amazon. A worthwhile reaf

[Shane Vontelin Van Breda · Rating 5 out of 5]

What a pleasure to read. This has to be one of the most amazing books I’ve read. It’s captivating. At the same time of going through a tough time in my life it’s really inspired me to remain positive and motivated to keep moving. I really believe everyone should read Davey’s story.

[Carmelita Thomas · Rating 4 out of 5]

What an extraordinary story of survival of some harrowing experiences. A truly remarkable man who has shared his experiences with passion, blunt honesty and kept me captivated from cover to cover.