Endurance: Shackleton's Incredible Voyage in Around the World in 80 Books

Mar 30, 2022 superawesomekt rated it it was amazing · review of another edition

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For scientific discovery give me Scott; for speed and efficiency of travel give me Amundsen; but when disaster strikes and all hope is gone, get down on your knees and pray for Shackleton.

MY (now) FAVORITE AUDIOBOOK

This book had been on my radar for a while, and I picked it up as part of an audible two-for-one deal several months ago as I saw Simon Prebble was the narrator. On a whim (or maybe because I had seen the headlines of the discovery of Endurance's shipwreck a few weeks ago) I started r ...more

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Aug 01, 2007 Kay rated it it was amazing

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One of the greatest and most harrowing adventure stories of all time. There are a number of books on Shackleton and the Endurance, several of which I've read, but I like Lansing's book the best. Not only is this the best-written account, it also gives the best insight into Shackleton's character and the leadership skills that played such a vital part in this story of survival.

Discussed this during my initial meeting with the "Reading Genres" book club, in tandem with a discussion of The Lost Men ...more

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Oct 27, 2007 Ken rated it really liked it

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One of the all-time classics, and for good reason. The story of Shackleton's voyage is eternally fascinating. However, this account leaves out some of the details in Caroline Alexander's recounting of the voyage. Alexander's book is loaded with photographs and, indeed, the story of how those photographs survived. Alexander's book is the better choice, especially for someone who is new to the Shackleton story. ...more

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