Nando Parrado- Survivor of the Andes and
New York Times Bestseller

“Tough circumstances elevate you to be the best you
can be or the worst you can be. . ." ~Nando Parrado

On Friday the 13th, 1972, a charter plane carrying 45 rugby team members crashed in the remote Andes Mountains. For 72 days, the world thought they were dead, but what 16 survivors endured was far worse than death. Now, through the perspective of one of the survivors, Nando Parrado, experience the nearly two and half months of heroism and tragedy through the eyes and memories of the man who lived it...

See the trailer for History's documentary, I AM ALIVE

Nando Parrado is quickly becoming one of the world’s most influential speakers, and now his story will reach living rooms nationwide.

The History Channel is currnetly airing a new documentary, I AM ALIVE, that features the story of the Andes plane crash from Nando's perspective.



HearNando's presentation that is making headlines all around the world

Nando tells his story to audiences around the world, sharing the powerful lessons on leadership, teamwork, crisis management, family love, and the power of the human spirit that he dramatically learned through his ordeal with many of today's leading companies.

Recently, Nando spoke for HSM's World Business Forum where he received only the second standing ovation out of more than 100 top industry speakers in the last seven years.

Read the New York Times bestselling novel, Miracle in the Andes

Thiry years after the disaster Nando tells his story with remarkable candor and depth of feeling.

Miracle in the Andese- a first person account of the crash and its aftermath- is more than a riveting tale of true-life adventure: it is a revealing look at life at the egde of death and a meditation on the limitless redemptive power of love.

Call GDA for more info on how to purchase Miracle in the Andes (817) 283-3821

Other Materials on Nando

Official Press Release of History's I AM ALIVE

Gail's Blog: Momentum, Passion and Transformation

Current Blogs and Media Posts on Nando

Speaker Magazine Article: Alive & Speaking

Dallas Morning News Article on I AM ALIVE Filming

The Power of Inspiration Video Featuring Nando

Nando's Interview on Univision TV (in Spanish)