Win "33 Men," saga of Chilean miners
In this week's Freebie Friday giveaway, you have a chance to win "33 Men," which details last year's dramatic rescue of the Chilean miners.
Journalist Jonathan Franklin, who lives in Chile and is a correspondent for The Guardian, covered the event for weeks. Here's how his books is described on Amazon: "He sat in on planning meetings, pored over government documents, and recorded sessions between the miners and the psychologists charged with looking after their mental health. He conducted interviews with miners' families, rescue workers, engineers, drill operators, and many others, including President Piñera of Chile. Even before the miners were rescued, while they were still underground, Franklin interviewed them via a makeshift phone that connected them to the surface. 'I sat in this container where you could pick up a phone, dial eleven, and the phone would ring down below,' says Franklin."
For a chance to win, just leave a comment below, and tell us what you're reading this week.
Meanwhile, congratulations to Lori of The Next Best Book Blog, who won last week's giveaway: T.C. Boyle's "When the Killing's Done."
Comments
I've been anxious for a book to come out about the miners and I saw a 60 Minutes excerpt about this very book.
I'm an avid reader and enjoy following your blog. I'm currently reading "Lost and Found" by Carolyn Parkhurst, an author in Washington D.C.
Happy Friday to all the readers!
Shannon
Posted by: Shannon Cipolla | February 25, 2011 1:39 PM
it was amazing to see the support that the men received from across the world. the faith that they maintained thru the leadership of one of the men proved that hope even in the most dire of situations can exist.
Posted by: Barry | February 25, 2011 1:41 PM
This week I'm reading "Endgame," the book about chess champ Bobby Fischer, by Frank Brady. I'm really enjoying it. I'm actually surprised; it's not a book I would have chosen for myself, but when I won it at Read Street, I figured it was worth a try. I have no interest in chess, but that's really not the focal point of the story. Fischer was such a character and lived through some interesting times. Brady is an excellent writer and weaves history throughout Fischer's life story. A lot of the themes (single mother, two brilliant kids, a hero lauded then detested, a life-altering obsession, etc.) are just as relevant today as they were when Fischer was growing up and became famous. A terrific book.
Posted by: Gail Farrelly | February 25, 2011 5:20 PM
I just finished reading "Stuntman!" by Hal Needham. This is not at all my usual sort of book selection, but I heard Hal being interviewed by Terry Gross on NPR and was charmed. The book is a hoot and a holler. He talks about his hardscrabble childhood, about his willingness to take risks, whether as a paratrooper or a wild and crazy stuntman, and about his fondness for good ol' boys and NASCAR. Not my usual cup of tea at all, but his good cheer and essential decency was irresistible.
Posted by: Dahlink | February 25, 2011 5:41 PM
I just started "A Week in December" by Sebastian Faulks. I'm just getting started, but I'm excited to read a book that's been on my "to read" list for a while.
I also just finished "Atonement" by Ian McEwan. What a book! A friend recommended it after I finished "Amsterdam," McEwan's novel that won the Booker Prize. Amsterdam was fine, but there's no comparison between the two--Atonement is an amazing book and I can see why it often makes those "best of" lists of books in the last 20 years.
Posted by: Cody | February 28, 2011 6:48 PM