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Diving into Darkness: A True Story of Death and Survival,Used
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On New Year's Day, 2005, David Shaw traveled halfway around the world on a journey that took him to a steep crater in the Kalahari Desert of South Africa, a site known as Bushman's Hole. His destination was nearly 900 feet below the surface.On January 8th he descended into the water. About fifteen feet below the surface was a fissure in the bottom of the basin, barely wide enough to admit him. He slipped through the opening and disappeared from sight, leaving behind the world of light and life.Then, a second diver descended through the same crack in the stone. This was Don Shirley, Shaw's friend, and one of the few people in the world qualified to follow where Shaw was about to go. In the community of extreme scuba diving, Don Shirley was a master among masters.Twentyfive minutes later, one of the men was dead. The other was in mortal peril, and would spend the next 10 hours struggling to survive, existing literally from breath to breath.What happened that day is the stuff of nightmarish drama, but Diving into Darkness is also a compelling human story of friendship, heroism, ambition, and of coming to terms with loss and tragedy.
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- Q: What is the book 'Diving into Darkness' about? A: 'Diving into Darkness' is a true story detailing David Shaw's perilous dive into Bushman's Hole, South Africa, where he faced life-threatening challenges during a scuba diving expedition.
- Q: Who is the author of 'Diving into Darkness'? A: The author of 'Diving into Darkness' is Phillip Finch.
- Q: What is the publication date of this book? A: 'Diving into Darkness' was published on September 30, 2008.
- Q: What is the genre of 'Diving into Darkness'? A: The genre of 'Diving into Darkness' is classified under Scuba and adventure non-fiction.
- Q: How many pages does 'Diving into Darkness' have? A: 'Diving into Darkness' contains a total of 320 pages.
- Q: What type of binding does this book have? A: 'Diving into Darkness' is available in hardcover binding.
- Q: What condition is the book 'Diving into Darkness' in? A: 'Diving into Darkness' is listed as 'New' condition.
- Q: Is there any specific age group that should read 'Diving into Darkness'? A: 'Diving into Darkness' is suitable for adults and older teens interested in adventure stories and true survival accounts.
- Q: What themes are explored in 'Diving into Darkness'? A: The book explores themes of friendship, heroism, ambition, loss, and the human spirit's resilience in the face of tragedy.
- Q: Can 'Diving into Darkness' be used as a reference for scuba diving? A: 'Diving into Darkness' primarily serves as a narrative account rather than a technical reference for scuba diving techniques.