It’s hard enough to survive being stranded at sea in a small fiberglass vessel longer than any person in recorded history. But it’s even harder to prove your story is true. That was the conundrum Jose Salvador Alvarenga faced upon his harrowing return to civilization after a record, near-14 months free-floating 9,000 miles across the Pacific. Journalist Jonathan Franklin was one of the first on the scene after Alvarenga’s rescue. His new book, “438 Days,” recounts Alvarenga’s survival on rain water, sea life and even once his own hair seasoned with sea salt. Franklin admits that even he had his doubts about Alvarenga’s story. For one, a video of Alvarenga’s first appearance takes place days...
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