The book argues for deconstruction’s ongoing relevance, showing how Jacques Derrida’s deep engagement with Freud across the full trajectory of his work, in particular his engagement with Freud’s notion of life and death drives, supplies the key way into Derrida’s recasting of life as life death and, in turn, survival.
Set against the backdrop of World War Two, the narrative follows three U.S. Navy airmen who survive a plane crash and endure a grueling 34 days adrift in a small rubber raft. With limited food and water, they face the relentless elements of the Pacific Ocean, showcasing extraordinary resilience and camaraderie. Their eventual rescue on a remote island after a week highlights their harrowing journey of survival and the human spirit's strength. The book also features photographs that enhance the poignant recounting of their ordeal.