33 Men: Inside the Miraculous Survival and Dramatic Rescue of the Chilean Miners

33 Men tells the extraordinary true story of the 2010 San José mine disaster in northern Chile, where thirty-three miners were trapped 2,300 feet underground after a catastrophic rock collapse sealed their only exit. Discovered alive seventeen days later, the men endured more than two months beneath the earth as the world watched an unprecedented rescue effort unfold. Award-winning journalist Jonathan Franklin, the reporter with the most extensive access to both the miners and the rescue operation, offers a deeply detailed account of the survival, strategy, and human resilience behind one of the most remarkable rescues in modern history.

Living on-site during the operation, Franklin gained rare insight into the engineers, psychologists, government officials, and families who worked tirelessly to bring the men home. Even before the rescue was complete, he communicated directly with the miners through a makeshift underground phone line, earning their trust and recording their firsthand experiences of fear, leadership, faith, and endurance. Both dramatic and intimate, 33 Men captures not only a global news event but also a powerful story of hope and collective determination.

Hardcover, Very Good