Title - 127 Hours Author: Ralston, Aron Publisher: Publications International Print Synopsis Authors Purpose Genre The author, Aron Ralston, recounts his harrowing experiences of being trapped for six days in Blue John Canyon in Utah and having to amputate his own right arm in order to save his life. 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