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|  | Author: Alfred Lansing
Publisher: Phoenix (an Imprint of The Orion Publishing Group Ltd )
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Rating:  409 reviews
Sales Rank: 2226608
Languages: English (Original Language), English (Unknown), English (Published)
Media: Paperback
Pages: 304
Shipping Weight (lbs): 0.6
Dimensions (in): 7.7 x 5 x 1
ISBN: 0753809877
Dewey Decimal Number: 796
EAN: 9780753809877
ASIN: 0753809877
Publication Date: May 4, 2000
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Condition: Delivered from the UK in 10-14 business days
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 I was transported to the cold and icy land of Antarctica April 12, 1997
The book Endurance is an amazing book full of facts about a trip to Antarctica in 1914. Endurance had me riveted at the edge of my seat; I could not stop thinking about what I would do if I was in the crew's situation. Endurance made me realize just how easy my life is. I could only imagine living in the conditions of the ship's crew. The author had such an intriguing writing style that kept my constant attention. There was never a dull moment in this book! The crew of the Endurance truly did endure
"To strive, to seek, to find, and not to yield" April 12, 1997
1 out of 1 found this review helpful
I give this factual book a nine.Do you want to know about Antarctic ice floes? Read this book and you'll learn. Do you want to know how to truly survive? Read this book and you'll know. This is an exciting book that keeps you on the edge of your seat. In almost every chapter the crew from the ship Endurance faces a new danger, but their belief in Shackleton guides them through. I couldn't put the book down even; I had to know if they made it or not. I recommend this book to anyone who likes non-fiction, adventure books. This is a book that you would want to read more than once
The greatest survival story ever! April 12, 1997
0 out of 2 found this review helpful
The book Endurance was an exciting book; it keeps your mind wondering what is going to happen next. When I started the book I did not like it because there was not enough action. As it went on it got hard to put down. The men survived by eating something called hoosh. In my class we made hoosh to honor Shackleton's great expedition. We substituted seal and penguin blubber with chicken, bacon, and steak. We also added vegetables, lentils, and rice to make it taste better. I wondered what happened to the men after they were rescued
An Incredible Journey of Survival April 11, 1997
2 out of 2 found this review helpful
I would rate Endurance, Shackleton's Incredible Voyage, a 9. I like non-fiction stories, and this book was really one of the best that I have read. I really enjoyed it when the author personalized the situations the men are going through.One example is on page 205, and it's about the amputation of Blackboro's frostbitten toes. Another example is when Shackleton and the five men are on the Caird. Water is coming into the boat and ice is forming; the men needed to chip the ice away.I also liked this book because of the men's journals describing what was going on through the expedition and how they felt. Example: August 19 (Orde-Lees) "...There is no good in deceiving ourselves any longer." I think the way this book was written really showed the reader what was happening and gave me a great mental picture.If anybody asks me about this book I would say to read it, you'll have a different picture of life
Leadership, Courage, Teamwork and Survival March 7, 1997
1 out of 1 found this review helpful
This is required reading for anyone intestested in the outer limits of human willpower. 'Endurance' is the true story of one of the greatest survival storys of all time. It shows how leadership, teamwork and attitude can prevail over the most impossible situations. I am surprized that this book is not more widely known. It easliy qualifies as one of the best books I've read. I think our world would be much better if furture leaders of our country were more familiar with the lessons of this book. After reading this, you will have difficulty feeling sorry for yourself
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