Life of Pi

After the tragic sinking of a cargo ship, one solitary lifeboat remains bobbing on the wild, blue Pacific. The only survivors from the wreck are a sixteen-year-old boy named Pi, a hyena, a zebra with a broken leg, a female orang-utan and a 450-pound Royal Bengal tiger. The scene is set for one of the most extraordinary and beloved works of fiction in recent years. Universally acclaimed upon publication, Life of Pi is a modern classic. At its core is a story of adventure and survival. But it is also a profound meditation on faith, hope, and the ability of humans to endure against the most difficult odds. Pi’s journey lasts 227 days, during which he learns about suffering, fortitude, and the remarkable capacity of the human spirit. The novel has won numerous awards including the Man Booker Prize for Fiction, and has been translated into forty-one languages. It has also been adapted into an Academy Award-winning film. This is a book that will make you believe in the power of storytelling and the strength of the human spirit.