The hope of making a bit of money draws men from places like Padre Negro out into the desert and then down into the San Jose Mine.”
-- Narrator (3 paragraph N/A)

Importance: This was one of Marc Aronson's statements explaining why men take the risk of working in mines.

People were flying in to Chile from around the world to help. But too many hands are almost as bad as too few – the helpers needed a plan.”
-- Narrator (chapter 4 paragraph N/A)

Importance: Aronson described the chaos that became part of the scene as so many people gathered at the San Jose Mine in the days after the collapse. The government soon recruited experts to guide the rescue efforts.

Hope – it is such a frail world. Hope offers nothing concrete, no plan, no schedule, just a wish, a prayer, a belief – it flickers on, and then flickers off.”
-- Narrator (chapter 4 paragraph N/A)

Importance: Aronson described the struggle the miners faced to remain hopeful as they faced...