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Book SynopsisJohn Volanthen is a legendary British cave-diver and one of the two-man team who discovered and rescued the Wild Boars soccer team from the sunken cave in Tham Luang, Thailand.
Thirteen Lessons that Saved Thirteen Lives is the deeply revealing and nail-biting account of that incredible rescue.
Trade Review ‘
Thirteen Lives is a case study in courage and volunteerism – the courage of those who were trapped, of the divers, of the officials and of the locals who all came together to overcome insurmountable odds while the world watched.’
‘John’s involvement in one of the most Herculean rescue efforts ever makes him a perfect guide for readers. His insights are riveting. The suspense and emotion are palpable. It’s a powerful story written by a hero who lived it.’ -- Ron Howard, Oscar-winning director of "Apollo 13"
‘In his new book,
Thirteen Lessons That Saved Thirteen Lives, John reveals the nail-biting moments that left him preparing for the worst – from sedating the boys with ketamine to the exhausting swim for survival…He tells of the operation in heart-stopping detail, while also sharing the coping techniques he employed which can be used in everyday life.’ * Daily Mirror *
Table of ContentsIntroduction
Lesson 1: Start with Why Not?
Lesson 2: Listen to the Quiet Voice
Lesson 3: Zoom In, Zoom Out
Lesson 4: Rest and Decompress
Lesson 5: One Breath at a Time
Lesson 6: Expect the Unexpected
Lesson 7: Step Up and Step Back
Lesson 8: Harnessing Teamwork and Trust
Lesson 9: Hurry Up and Do . . . Nothing
Lesson 10: Keep it Simple
Lesson 11: Rehearse. Then Repeat
Lesson 12: Make Success a Habit
Lesson 13: Define Your Own Happiness
End Note: Full Circle
The Thirteen Lessons
Acknowledgements
Glossary
John Volanthen
Index
