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Book ReviewsEndurance |
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Book: Endurance
Written by: Alfred Lansing |
Publisher: Orion Pub Co
Average Customer Rating: 5.0 / 5
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Shackleton's story comes to life
Rating:
5 / 5
For anyone unfamiliar, the story of Sir Ernest Shackleton and his crew is one of the greatest true tales of desperation, determination, and tenacity of the 20th century. The author does a yeomans job of distilling stacks of diary entries and hours of interviews into a thrilling volume about the ill fated but ultimately successful voyage to Antarctica.
Leadership in Crisis situations
Rating:
4 / 5
A historical account about the 1914 Antarctic expedition explorer Sir Ernest Shackleton and his crew, who hoped to be the first to cross the Antarctic continent overland. The ship is damaged and everyone is forced to abandon it and survive in the cold wilderness surrounding them. Shackleton manages to ensure the survival of everyone aboard for ten months before rescue. The day-to-day details are available thanks to Lansing's research, but its not boring at all, even if you aren't a history buff! How to lead in a crisis - and the power of determination and the human spirit. Some versions do not have photographs, which really do add to the story if you can find one that includes them.
Incredible Story - Fantastic Writing
Rating:
5 / 5
Undeniably one of the most amazing stories in human history. Lansing's writing truly brings it to life. Leave yourself a good eight hours, because this one is hard to put down. Be warned, the story is not for the weak at heart.
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