Touching the void by Joe Simpson

And now for a change of place, time, and pace.

An account of a mountain climb that went wrong. Two Englishmen in the Andes who are experienced climbers have a terrible accident... one has to find their way back to base camp. 

This is a story of endurance against all the odds, he lives to tell the tale and he goes on to write a book about his experience. 

A captivating read, a must on everyone's list.