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Endurance

SAS Soldier. Polar Adventurer. Decorated Leader

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Endurance

By: Captain Louis Rudd
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In 2018, Captain Louis Rudd, MBE, walked into the history books when he finished a solo, unsupported crossing of Antarctica, pulling a 130kg-sledge laden with his supplies for more than 900 miles. Louis’ skills had been honed in the SAS, on operations in Afghanistan and Iraq, but now - in the most hostile environment on Earth - they would be tested like never before. Alone on the ice, Louis battled through whiteouts, 50-mph gales and temperatures of -30 degrees Celsius. It would take all his mental strength to survive.

In this gripping book, Louis reveals how a thirst for adventure saw him join the Royal Marines at 16 and then pass the SAS selection course at only 22. He describes his first gruelling polar expedition with legendary explorer Lieutenant Colonel Henry Worsley in 2011 and the leadership challenges he faced a few years later when he led a team of Army Reservists across Antarctica. And he takes us with him step by painful step as he pushes himself to the limit, travelling alone on his epic and lonely trek across the continent’s treacherous ice fields and mountains.

With edge-of-the-seat storytelling, Endurance is an awe-inspiring account of courage and resilience by a remarkable man.

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©2020 Captain Louis Rudd (P)2020 Macmillan Publishers International Limited
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Critic Reviews

"Resilience and tenacity against the odds. An extraordinary tale of bravery, written with humility by the toughest of the tough." (Levison Wood)

"Gipping pulse-racing adventure by a true legend. Louis Rudd's courage and determination is admirable." (Andy McNab)

"Capt Rudd is an inspiration to us all, I believe his name will go down in polar history." (Sir Ranulph Fiennes OBE)

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What an adventure!

Such an inspiring story of determination, courage and endurance. So motivating and ultimately very moving.

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This book is a MUST read, do not miss out.

IF you are an adventurer, explorer or someone who has dreams, goals and aspirations to do something extraordinary then this book is for you.

If you are someone who may be unable to take part in these adventures for whatever reason this book will inspire you.

if you are a regular human interested it was other regular humans who dared to push the boundaries and never give up despite countless set back do to succeed this book is for you.

This goes down as one of my tip 10 adventure books and I do hope books like this, along with Shackleton and Hilarys book become the reading lists at schools and Universities to inspire greatness in everyone.

Thanks Capt. Rudd, great book and I shall look forward to skiing in the tracks of Explorers and Adventurers like you in the coming years at the N & S Poles.

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