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Endurance
- Shackleton's Incredible Voyage
- Narrated by: Simon Prebble
- Length: 10 hrs and 20 mins
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Endurance
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Publisher's Summary
In August of 1914, the British ship Endurance set sail for the South Atlantic. In October 1915, still half a continent away from its intended base, the ship was trapped, then crushed in the ice. For five months, Sir Ernest Shackleton and his men, drifting on ice packs, were castaways in one of the most savage regions of the world.
Lansing describes how the men survived a 1,000-mile voyage in an open boat across the stormiest ocean on the globe and an overland trek through forbidding glaciers and mountains. The book recounts a harrowing adventure, but ultimately it is the nobility of these men and their indefatigable will that shines through.
Critic Reviews
Nominee, 2008 Audie Award, Nonfiction, Unabridged
"[O]ne of the most extraordinary tales of heroism and determination in the history of exploration.... Prebble's narration will bring to life the despair, elation, and sheer will of these men to survive, and to triumph, together." (AudioFile)
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- Justin
- 11-02-2017
The perfect audiobook
I hesitated to give a 5 star, because I very rarely deal out 5/5's, but honestly when you have a story this powerful and a narrator this equipped for the job, I think it's justified. The book itself does have moments of monotony, but that is only because the story is so gruelling. This is one of those must-listen audiobooks, one of the great 20th century stories and presented flawlessly.
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- T James
- 08-09-2017
amazing
just brilliantly done. the story is incredible and the performance was top notch. Can't recommend the book highly enough. must be read.
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- Anonymous User
- 08-06-2021
Brilliant in everyway
Well paced narration of an incredible human experience, worth listening to many times over. 6 stars.
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- Ian
- 23-06-2021
Simply amazing story!
Dermination and true leadership! I am dazzled by this book. The survival and rescue was only possible by thoughtful and what appeared irrational but calculated decisions.
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- Robert
- 01-06-2016
EPIC!
This is the best audiobook I've listened to!! I recommend this book very very highly.
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- Anonymous User
- 16-08-2021
Enthralling from start to finish
The bravery of Shackleton and his men restores hope for the human race. Perfectly narrated.
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- Anonymous User
- 21-08-2018
what an inspiration
found myself looking forward to listening to the next chapter with this book to hear the inspiring story of what these guys went through. absolutely amazing story of what the human spirit (and body) can endure. definitely worth a read, particularly if you envisage your own trip to antartica.
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- Tomas
- 12-11-2018
Incredible
The narrative is excellently delivered, and what a story it is. The tale of survival against seemingly hopeless odds, of a small band of men against the harshest elements imaginable, it is a story that left me amazed by the endurance Shackleton and his men showed. I also felt a renewed appreciation for the simple things in life, such as sweet food or clean water, things that the men in the story would often dream of while they were trapped among the ice. I would well recommend to anyone who has an interest in history, exploration, the Antarctic, or in hearing an incredible story of human endurance.
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- Anonymous User
- 05-04-2019
Endurance
Simply the most compelling story I have ever heard....stunning. This book is a must read.
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- Amazon Customer
- 13-04-2019
Incredible story of survival
It is so unbelievable that Men could survive these horrendous conditions and yet it is a very true story.
An excellent read that captured me from start to finish.
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