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Summary: The BEST of the books on Shackleton's incredible voyage
Review: This story is incredible by any author. But Lansing interviewed most of the voygers still living and was able to inject some of the uncertainty and fear that drove the mighty party after their hapless little ship was crushed and sunk 1000 miles from civilization. This made it more human and powerful than Shackleton's "South" where he glossed over these issues. If you are going to pick only one version to read... this is it! And for those of us who lust after adventure you won't regret it.
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Summary: The story is astonishing; the writing, fantastic.
Review: Compared to what Shackleton and his crew endured, the 1996 Everest expedition was a sunday picnic. The story is so remarkable, I doubt you will be able to put it down. And, in constrast to The Perfect Storm, etc., this book is very well written -- the kind of lyrical and literate writing not at all typical of this genre. This one will stay with you.
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Summary: Great adventure literature!!
Review: I am a big fan of adventure literature and an avid adventure seeker myself. I found the story of Shackelton and his men an engaging and awe inspiring piece of literature. I have read Jon Krakauer's novels and although I find Krakauer a more accessible and exciting writer, the story of the Endurance is far more jaw dropping than anything in Krakauer's books. Lansing may not be as interesting a writer (although he is solid and engaging) but his subject matter is well worth reading for the sheer insanity of it all...
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Summary: FICTION CAN'T COMPETE
Review: The word "incredible" in the title is no exaggeration. If this were a work of fiction, one criticism would be that it was unbelievable. The fact that this book is true--based on interviews and diaries of the actual crew members--makes it all the more powerful and engrossing. Well written. Highly recommended. If you like this book, also check out Caroline Alexander's book with photographs by the expedition photographer (Hurley).
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Summary: Shackleton's experience makes "Into Thin Air" look easy.
Review: I couldn't put either book down. Shackleton's story stayed in my head for days. I couldn't stop thinking about what all those men went through. Incredible read.
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Summary: Unique: peerless adventure story and management guide
Review: Lansing's tale will grab you and never let go, as it did for me 25 years ago in my first reading and every re-reading since. While other accounts of this heroic journey are also compelling, Lansing's version is easily the best. Beyond the gripping descriptions of incessant danger and threats to the human psyche, Lansing lays out the foundation for a Shackleton theory of management: Prepare for contingencies and then prepare again; Value attitude over technical competence in selecting people for work; Emphasize role over rank (the CEO takes the soggiest sleeping bag); Don't be afraid to do nothing, for you can lose your head (and those of your crew) by forcing action to conquer boredom; And (shades of Apollo 13) Failure is not an option. This book alone was enough to launch a decades-long fascination with Shackleton. This book alone inspired me to travel 2,700 miles from Boise to New York just to see the fabulous Endurance exhibit at the American Museum of Natural History. For anyone with an interest in survival sagas, psychology, or management theory and practice, this book should be in anyone's top ten.
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Summary: as real as real-life adventure can get...exciting!
Review: well-written book. the author gives just the facts, and very little commentary. i read the book in two days, and have recommended it to everyone who truly loves a great story will enjoy it...if it were not true, it would be completely unblievable. wow.
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Summary: Shakespeare epitomizes drama, Shackleton - heroic leadership
Review: To say this is a book about a polar expedition is to say that "Lear" is a play about a king going mad. It is a story of how high the human spirit can soar, how much it can endure, the true meaning of leadership, and so much more! Add to the mix brilliant writing and you have a 'precious jewel set in printed pages'. Read it, I guarantee you will wonder why it is so little known, but you will know why it is so deeply loved by all who have read it!
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Summary: Shakespeare epitomizes drama, Shackleton - heroic leadership
Review: To say this is a book about a polar expedition is to say that "Hamlet" is a play about a king going mad. It is a story of how high the human spirit can soar, how much it can endure, the true meaning of leadership, and so much more! Add to the mix brilliant writing and you have a 'precious jewel set in printed pages'. Read it, I guarantee you will wonder why it is so little known, but you will know why it is so deeply loved by all who have read it!
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Summary: Easily the best nonfiction book I have ever read.
Review: The most amazing thing about Lansing's account of Shackleton's ill-fated voyage to Antarctica is that it really happened. Had someone manufactured this story, it would not be believable. To have endured the unimaginable hardships that Shackleton and his crew faced seems impossible. The fact that Shackleton returned each crew member alive is utterly incomprehensible. Lansing's account of the adventure is gripping, accurate and heart-stopping.
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