• A Test of Will

  • One Man’s Extraordinary Story of Survival
  • By: Warren MacDonald
  • Narrated by: Warren MacDonald
  • Length: 5 hrs and 53 mins
  • 4.4 out of 5 stars (17 ratings)

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A Test of Will

By: Warren MacDonald
Narrated by: Warren MacDonald
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Publisher's summary

On the night of April 9, 1997, Warren Macdonald, a fit and experienced bushwalker, set out to climb Mount Bowen on Hinchinbrook Island, an unspoiled tropical paradise off the Australian coast. These would be his last steps as a fully intact human being: a freak rock fall pinned him for two days alone under a one-ton boulder, resulting in a double leg amputation.

A Test of Will is a story both tragic and inspiring, conveying the horror of what happened and the extraordinary spirit that helped Macdonald survive a seemingly impossible ordeal.

©2004 Warren Macdonald (P)2011 Audible, Inc.

Critic reviews

"Macdonald's love of nature is so palpable it'll make readers want to head for the nearest national park.... [A] a powerful tale of nature's beauty and ferocity." (Publishers Weekly)
"Interestingly, some parts of the story are told from the point of view of the author's companion, who describes his own ordeal trying to get help. Fascinating reading for the Jon Krakauer crowd." (Booklist)

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Amazing story

Amazing story in his own words. How someone can have that trauma and come out the other side with such a positive outlook on life. He deserves all the best and I hope he’s living his best life.

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