India, June 7 -- Reality can sometimes be stranger than fiction. From daring escapes and survival against impossible odds to shocking crimes and extraordinary acts of courage, some true stories are so unbelievable they read like bestselling novels.
7 Books Based on True Stories That Seem Too Incredible to Be Real
These books are based on real events and real people, proving that history often produces stories more dramatic than anything an author could invent. Take a look:
1. Into Thin Air by Jon Krakauer
In 1996, a disastrous storm struck Mount Everest during the climbing season, leading to one of the deadliest tragedies in the mountain's history. Journalist and climber Jon Krakauer recounts his firsthand experience of the catastrophe,...