Endurance: Shackleton's Incredible Voyage (Audio Editions)

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Summary: They don't make men like Shakleton any more.
Review: The most incredible survival story of all time. Not only a terrifying adventure, but also a stunning trubute to the endurance of the human spirit. More than highly recommended!

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Summary: riveting, hard to put down
Review: it is hard to believe that Shackleton and his crew had the stamina and mental strength to survive for so long. indeed flawless navigation by Worsley under impossible conditions and the worst seas on the planet in a 22 foot boat to bring help for his men! men like these shall not be seen again. the endeavors were largely ignored due to england's involvement in world war I

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Summary: Page-turning adventure of an incredible voyage.
Review: The unbelievable hardship faced by a small group of men on this voyage cannot be described. Only a handful of the crew had ever faced a polar expedition. They all took a a chance on an adventure that, by all rights, they should never have survived. A triumph of will.

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Summary: Captivating, inspiring story!
Review: Not only is this an all-time great adventure story, but Alfred Lansing does a masterful job of being true to the facts while also bringing out the suspense of a gripping story. I couldn't imagine living ONE DAY under those conditions... yet for months and months, just when you thought it can't get worse, it does! But it's not depressing at all. In fact, it's a testament to human's adaptability and optimism. Shackleton's leadership is inspiring. A real page-turner!

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Summary: Epic and inspiring -the best book I have ever read!!!
Review: Unquestionably, the most incredible story of human endurance and perseverance.

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Summary: An incredible book
Review: Although I have the previous edition of the book without the maps and illustrations, I would highly recommend this book to anyone. It is much more than just a tale of bravery, courage and hope. Anyone who knows of Shackleton's voyage realizes that it is one of the most incredible survival stories of all time. This book brings the story to life because it is a literary gem. The author is able to paint real characters with feeling and depth because he had access to diaries and interviews with 10 of the survivors. (The book was originally written in 1959.) I rarely have the treat to read such beautiful prose. Please buy this book. I promise you won't regret it.

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Summary: Good diary-type documentation, lacks in heroic story
Review: The title "Endurance" is appropriate - it required this to plod through the book. I wanted to be inspired by this wonderful story of human spirit but found only the facts. The work required to construct this information is very good but reading it left me cold on the floes.

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Summary: An excellent account of an amazing journey.
Review: The book gives a gripping account of Shackleton's antartic expedition. The book is based on the journal's kept by the crew. It is personal and very detailed. You feel as if you know each crew member and find yourself rooting for them. I couldn't put it down. A fantastic story of determination and triumph.

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Summary: I didnt like it!!!
Review: I am probly the only person that says he doesnt like this book but thats ok.Even though the there is a plot i dont think the auther didn't do a good job writing the book. Me and my friend both read the book and we did not like it. I hope they rewrite this book in the future!!

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Summary: Great Story, Great Adventure
Review: An incredible adventure is documented in this book. I'm surprised to find that the original book was published in 1956 and a movie has not come from it. The only criticism I have is that the book was too short. Through the writing in this book it seemed the crew never gave up. Endurance seems the perfect name. With today's movie special effects technology, people would come in droves to see this story on the big screen.