6 Below: Miracle on the Mountain Audiobook
6 Below: Miracle on the Mountain is Eric LeMarque’s first-person account of surviving eight days stranded in the frozen wilderness after a snowboarding trip. The unabridged audiobook also covers his hockey and Olympic career, crystal meth addiction, frostbite-related loss of both legs, and recovery with prosthetics and faith.
At a glance
- A first-person survival account of eight days stranded in the frozen wilderness.
- The story also addresses addiction, amputation after frostbite and rebuilding life with prosthetics.
- The listing identifies Scott Merriman as narrator and the recording as unabridged.
Pros and cons
Pros
- Combines a wilderness survival narrative with LeMarque’s personal accounts of addiction and recovery.
- The unabridged audio presentation has a stated runtime of 7 hours and 11 minutes.
Technical specifications
8 specifications| Format | Audiobook |
|---|---|
| Edition | Unabridged |
| Listening length | 7 hours and 11 minutes |
| Author | Eric LeMarque, see all |
| Narrator | Scott Merriman |
| Language | English |
| Publisher | Brilliance Audio |
| Publication date | November 14, 2017 |
Who is it for?
A good fit for
- Listeners interested in first-person survival stories and personal accounts of recovery.
- Those seeking an audiobook about the effects of addiction and rebuilding after life-changing injury.
Less suited to
- Listeners looking only for a wilderness survival narrative without discussion of addiction, faith and severe injury.
Customer reviews on Amazon
- 5 stars
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Customer feedback praises the story’s honesty, survival account and detailed portrayal of an ordeal that shaped LeMarque’s life. Some listeners describe it as engrossing, while others find the pacing slow or engagement uneven. Editing is a recurring concern in the feedback. For an unabridged recording of more than seven hours, those differing views on pacing and editing may matter to listeners who prefer tightly edited, consistently brisk narration.
Positive themes
- Customers praise the honesty and survival story, and describe the ending positively.
Negative themes
- Customers report editing problems and numerous errors in the text.
Mixed feedback
- Reactions to readability and engagement vary. Some find it hard to stop listening, while others find it slow.
Frequently asked questions
What is 6 Below: Miracle on the Mountain about?
Eric LeMarque recounts surviving eight days stranded in the frozen wilderness and describes his hockey career, crystal meth addiction, frostbite-related amputations and recovery.
Who narrates this audiobook, and how long is it?
The listing names Scott Merriman as narrator and gives a listening length of 7 hours and 11 minutes.
Is this an abridged recording?
No. The listing identifies the audiobook version as unabridged.
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