The book "The Donner Pati Expedition and its Tragic Fate" by Houghton, Eliza Poore Donner tells about the extraordinary journey of the Donner Pati colony, which in 1846 went to the west of the United States, but found itself in a difficult situation due to a series of troubles and natural disasters. The book describes in detail the life and difficult trials of the expedition members, their struggle for survival and their own principles in conditions of great danger and limited resources. With the help of historical documents and testimonies of survivors, the author reveals how people communicated, supported each other and solved important issues in the conditions of a brutal winter in the Sierra Nevada mountains. This book is an important document about the endurance and courage of people in the most difficult moments, as well as about the importance of solidarity and help in critical situations.