Every Day’s a Good Day
Every Day’s a Good Day by William Pike, published by Penguin in 2008, is a compelling personal memoir that recounts the author’s life-changing experience during a volcanic eruption on Mt Ruapehu. At just 22 years old, William, a school teacher from Auckland, faced critical injuries and severe hypothermia after being trapped in a hut. His journey of survival and recovery, which included two months in Waikato Hospital and the amputation of his lower right leg, showcases his resilience and determination to embrace life despite the challenges he faced.
In this edition, readers will find an inspiring narrative that begins with William’s early adventures in Nepal, igniting his passion for outdoor activities. The memoir details his experiences as a trampler, climber, surf-lifesaver, and diver, culminating in his miraculous survival story. William’s infectious optimism and philosophical outlook on life shine through as he shares his plans to return to Mt Ruapehu and complete the journey that was interrupted by the eruption. This book offers insights into personal memoirs, outdoor skills, and the spirit of perseverance.
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William Pike, a 22-year-old school teacher from Auckland, came to the attention of the nation on 25 September 2007 when, while tramping on Mt Ruapehu, he was critically injured during a volcanic eruption.
William was trapped inside the hut, surrounded by mud and rocks and in freezing temperatures, while his friend went for help. When the rescue team arrived he was suffering from such severe hypothermia he was not expected to survive. Defying the odds, William then spent two months in Waikato Hospital, at first fighting for his life as his kidneys and liver shut down, and then in slow, steady recovery. But, despite having had his lower right leg amputated, just barely keeping his left leg and facing yet more reconstruction surgery, William is philosophical about his life-altering injuries. He is determined to return to Mt Ruapehu within the next year to complete the six-day tramp that was cut short by the eruption.
William Pike’s inspirational story begins with his trip to Nepal at the age of 12, which awakened his interest in outdoor pursuits of all kinds, and continues through his teens and early twenties as a mad-keen trampler, climber, surf-lifesaver and diver. William then retells his miraculous survival tale and reveals his plans for the future with infectious optimism and an approach to life that has remained intact – Every Day’s A Good Day.
Visit William Pike’s website www.williampike.co.nz
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