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Ice Bound : A Doctor's Incredible Battle for Survival at the  South Pole
Ice Bound A Doctor's Incredible Battle for Survival at the South Pole
Author: Maryanne Vollers, Jerri Nielsen
Jerri Nielsen was a forty-six-year-old doctor working in Ohio when she made the decision to take a year's sabbatical at Amundsen-Scott South Pole Station on Antarctica, the most remote and perilous place on Earth. The "Polies," as they are known, live in almost total darkness for six months of the year, in winter temperatures as low as 100 degre...  more »
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ISBN-13: 9780786886999
ISBN-10: 0786886994
Publication Date: 1/16/2002
Pages: 377
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4 stars, based on 58 ratings
Publisher: Miramax Books
Book Type: Paperback
Other Versions: Hardcover, Audio Cassette, Audio CD
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bookaddict avatar reviewed Ice Bound : A Doctor's Incredible Battle for Survival at the South Pole on
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A fascinating account of a 47 year old female physician who discovers she has breast cancer while she is "wintering over" at the South Pole, during the 8 or 9 months of the year when the Pole can't be approached by aircraft (or their fuel will freeze). I won't give away what happened next--but it is truly a testament to one woman's strength in the face of adversity. The best part of the book is really the descriptions of what the Pole community is like--bizarrely basic and very close-knit. A terrific read.
reviewed Ice Bound : A Doctor's Incredible Battle for Survival at the South Pole on + 26 more book reviews
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This book very intresting It is about Dr. Jerri Nielsen who was sent to the South Pole for rsearch for a year. While there she developed Cancer of the breast and it takes you through the struggle and hardships of her fight against it plus the elements. a true story.
NoelleSD avatar reviewed Ice Bound : A Doctor's Incredible Battle for Survival at the South Pole on + 29 more book reviews
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The dramatic and inspiring true story of Dr. Jerri Nielsen, the physician stranded at a South Pole research station who discovered a lump in her breast, performered a biopsy on herself and began chemo tretaments until she could be rescued. One woman's voyage of self-discovery through an extraordinary struggle for survival.
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This is the dramatic and true story of Dr. Jerri Nielsen, the physician stranded at a South Pole research station as she discovers a lump in her breast. Inspiring, funny (Jerri has a great sense of humor), this book recounts the amazing rescue in October 1999 that made headlines around the globe.
I read the Reader's Digest Condensed version years ago, so I picked up this book to read "the rest of the story," and was glad I did!
jazzysmom avatar reviewed Ice Bound : A Doctor's Incredible Battle for Survival at the South Pole on + 907 more book reviews
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I loved this book. This woman had courage. This is the true story about a woman so strong with the will to live and to finish a job she went to do. The everyday and, out of the ordinary things that could go wrong did, the temps were 100 degrees below zero in the Antarctica with no way in or out before spring, finding breast cancer she must make decissions that will have to be done to save her own life. I have read this book twice and each time it has given me much enjoyment and inspiration.
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booklit avatar reviewed Ice Bound : A Doctor's Incredible Battle for Survival at the South Pole on + 473 more book reviews
An incredible story for a woman's battle for survival as well as a look at a changed person. I really enjoyed this book.
reviewed Ice Bound : A Doctor's Incredible Battle for Survival at the South Pole on + 26 more book reviews
A touching and incredible story!
Farmerswife avatar reviewed Ice Bound : A Doctor's Incredible Battle for Survival at the South Pole on + 52 more book reviews
The story of a doctor who faces breast cancer while living at the South Pole. I was inspired by her bravery and sense of adventure.
reviewed Ice Bound : A Doctor's Incredible Battle for Survival at the South Pole on + 47 more book reviews
Inspirational story about a doctor's diagnosis and treatment of her own breast cancer while wintering-over on Antarctica.Good read and very visual; she describes the Antarctic landscapes in such great detail that I had dreams about it for weeks after finishing this book. Rest in Peace Jerri Nielson.
reviewed Ice Bound : A Doctor's Incredible Battle for Survival at the South Pole on
I have read and reread this book. Its a nonficton I couldn't put down ! The factoids about life in Antarctica [fuel too thick to fly at low negative temps, being allowed 2 two minute showers per week!] give insight to life in this barren place. And yet Jerri Nielsen describes the beauty of the various shades of blue and white in the landscape and makes peace with the dark and various crises in her life. There is humor in the book as she tells the stories of day to day life at the station. Jerri's discovery and treatment of her own breast cancer is an amazing story !!
reviewed Ice Bound : A Doctor's Incredible Battle for Survival at the South Pole on + 4 more book reviews
As I read this book, I became engrossed in the author's personal struggles- not just her cancer.
crackabook avatar reviewed Ice Bound : A Doctor's Incredible Battle for Survival at the South Pole on
The Antarctic winter, with temperatures of 100 degrees below zero, shuts supply lines down completely. Winter of 1999 Dr. Nielsen, the only Dr. for the staff of 41 people discovered a lump in her breast. Non-fiction, this account is how she handles the cancer and does her own biopsy as she tries to survive until the conditions permit her rescue.
jdyinva avatar reviewed Ice Bound : A Doctor's Incredible Battle for Survival at the South Pole on + 408 more book reviews
This audio book was fabulous. What a story! To hear the author/victim/hero read her own compelling story about battling breast cancer in such a remote locale kept me actually dreading the end of my morning commute. I never knew much about the Pole but after listening to this riveting biography, I feel as if I've been there. Highly recommended.
reviewed Ice Bound : A Doctor's Incredible Battle for Survival at the South Pole on
This was a Very Good Book. Interesting in terms of the Authors personal life and also living conditions at the South Pole.
reviewed Ice Bound : A Doctor's Incredible Battle for Survival at the South Pole on + 431 more book reviews
interesting descriptions of what it's like to live at the South Pole for a year as well as the drama of discovering breast cancer while there.


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