Carlos Miguel Páez Rodríguez

About the Author

Carlos Miguel Páez Rodríguez is a Uruguayan author whose writing draws from his extraordinary survival story after the 1972 Andes plane crash. As one of the sixteen survivors who endured seventy-two days in the mountains, he offers readers a deeply personal account of resilience, friendship, and the will to live. His memoir captures the harrowing decisions and emotional bonds formed during the ordeal, providing a unique perspective on human endurance under extreme conditions. Through his narrative, Rodríguez honors the memory of those lost and shares lessons of hope and perseverance that continue to inspire readers worldwide.