Shackleton’s Endurance expedition is
one of the most unbelievable survival stories known to man. For two years these
men suffered through the most inhospitable environments; from being shipwrecked
on giant ice floes on the Weddell Sea, to endless days of stormy weather, and
journeys through mountainous terrain on obscure islands. Shackleton was a
courageous leader who loved his men, but he wasn't the only one willing to put
his life on the line for the safety of those who endured the journey. This crew
had a contagious circle of selfless heroes.
As for the book, it was pretty
straight forward and true to the story. Lansing often took facts directly from
the journals of the crew. However, I did find that it was way too fast paced.
It's a two-year voyage packed into a 250-page book, so don't expect a whole lot
of detail. I wanted to get to know the characters more and it seemed like
Lansing was only interested in outlining the major events. He didn’t put enough
detail into the interactions of the crew, making it harder to identify with
them.
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