Endurance: Shackleton's Incredible Voyage (Audio Editions)

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Summary: Courage, Determination, Fortitude, Resilience, in 282 pages
Review: No Gortex, Supplex, Thermoloft or silk gloves and foot liners for this crew, or radio communication. An amazing story of survival. And as you read it in the comfort of your snug bed, you'll be most thankful for all the creature comforts you have.

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Summary: Mindblowing
Review: Add another "10" to the pile. This is, quite simply, one of the greatest true adventure stories ever written. The fact that Shackleton and his men could survive under such conditions is a testament to human strength of body and mind. Not just for Antarctic/adventure travel enthusiasts, this book should be read by all. Inspirational.

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Summary: My favorite book of all time. I first read it in 1964.
Review: This book has inspired me since I was just a little kid. My family has always had great pride in our relation to Sir Ernest. I recommend this book to everyone!

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Summary: Leadership defined
Review: An inspiration for Statesman and soldiers alike. An extreme example of the will to endure in the face of despair. I used it as a gift for the team that I work with.

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Summary: Wow!
Review: I'v read this book almost annually since it was published and I still choke up when Shackleton presents himself to the manager of the whaling station after crossing South Georgia. What a tribute to Shackleton and company! What a writer!

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Summary: READ THIS BOOK!
Review: Incredible, inspirational book! If you enjoyed Into Thin Air, and The Long Walk, you will love this. See how far the human spirit can endure...it will make you feel like a wimp next time you grab for those earmuffs and mittens!!!

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Summary: The greatest story ever told--and it's true!
Review: This is an incredible story. Men like Shackleton simply don't exist anymore. The story will grip you from beginning to end.

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Summary: Incredible!
Review: It's incredible what people can endure when faced with no other option besides death. I will never forget the story of the Endurance and her men. This book is a must read. Get it, read it, pass it on.

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Summary: Superb
Review: Having undergone the trials of Job, Shackleton emerges as a flawed yet courageous human being. Anyone who loves tales of adventure, exploration or courage should read this book. I was so in tune with the crew's plight that I read the book in early March with the windows open, fan running and only lit with guttering oil lamps. Read it and realize man's weakness in the face of nature. It makes the plight of the folks from 'In to Thin Air' seem miniscule.

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Summary: You will not want this book to end.
Review: I read all the reviews and had high expectations for this book and, yes, they were met. At first it was slow to develop but like all non-fiction, you need to get the technical jargon (i.e. ship specs, crew, supplies, history) out of the way before the true adventure can begin to unfold. The adventure and misery builds and builds until you almost become numb (pardon the pun) to the low level misery such as cold, wet, and hunger which lasts throughout the journey and expect greater and greater problems to occur, which they do. Then at the end of the book, it brings you back to reality by placing everything in clear perspective by comparison and leaves you with a true sense of awe and respect for these people. A good analogy would be to compare them to astronauts somehow returning from the moon without their ship. Impossible right?