Lynda C. (Readnmachine) reviewed on 1/22/2018 + 1443 more book reviews

In 1914, explorer Ernest Shackleton set sail from England, bound for Antarctica, where he planned to lead an expedition across the last unexplored continent. But his ship was caught, and ultimately destroyed, by the pack ice, and he and his men endured a miserable winter before realizing they were going to have to split their force, with half braving the world's worst seas in a 22-foot boat, seeking help, while the rest stayed behind to face months more of unrelenting cold.

Not an easy read, but an amazing story of human endurance.

Back to all reviews by this member
Back to all reviews of this book
Back to Book Reviews
Back to Book Details