4.41/5
Author: Caroline Alexander
Publication Date: Nov 3, 1998
Formats: PDF,Hardcover,Audible Audiobook,Paperback,Audio CD,Mass Market Paperback
Rating: 4.41/5 out of 18669
Publisher: A.A. Knopf
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Aug 28, 2007
As a big fan of Alfred Lansing's version of the story, I had to read this one too. It is a worthy complement to Lansing's "Endurance" and contains a great deal more detail on some situations, interpersonal relations and the psychological impact on the men who went through this incredible experience - all stuff that Lansing tactfully omits. Added to that, there are many more of Frank Hurley's dazzling photographs. I would recommend reading this in addition to Lansing's work.Sep 29, 2015
I love overcoming, travel and adventure stories and for that reason I can't avoid recommending this amazing story of Caroline Alexander. "The Endurance: Shackleton's Legendary Antarctic Expedition," tells the real expedition of survival to Antarctica that Shackleton and his crew had to live after his ship was swallowed by the ice. It is a thrilling story full of adventures in which as a Pandora's box, comes to the surface every human emotion, in this case even hope. A hope that none of the crew I love overcoming, travel and adventure stories and for that reason I can't avoid recommending this amazing story of Caroline Alexander. "The Endurance: Shackleton's Legendary Antarctic Expedition," tells the real expedition of survival to Antarctica that Shackleton and his crew had to live after his ship was swallowed by the ice. It is a thrilling story full of adventures in which as a Pandora's box, comes to the surface every human emotion, in this case even hope. A hope that none of the crew lost during the long and painful odyssey they had to suffer. I recommend this book to all lovers of survival, adventure and overcoming stories where reality sometimes is even superior to fiction.May 30, 2007
I. f'n adore these men. As far as I'm concerned I AM one of these men. (Only the godforsaken tundra I explore is urban U.S)Jun 21, 2018
On pg 3, Alexander quotes Shackleton giving a prophetic warning to the ship's skipper as he navigates worsening conditions: "What the ice gets, the ice keeps." It's an obvious spoiler to say right off that the ice got the ship and nearly kept the crew. The rest is Alexander's riveting account of this astonishing and harrowing story, one filled with impressive examples of leadership, ingenuity, misery, and, in the end, cussed endurance, physical and mental. ES also said, "Optimism is true moral On pg 3, Alexander quotes Shackleton giving a prophetic warning to the ship's skipper as he navigates worsening conditions: "What the ice gets, the ice keeps." It's an obvious spoiler to say right off that the ice got the ship and nearly kept the crew. The rest is Alexander's riveting account of this astonishing and harrowing story, one filled with impressive examples of leadership, ingenuity, misery, and, in the end, cussed endurance, physical and mental. ES also said, "Optimism is true moral courage," and while that might sound a bit grandiose to some ears, his dogged belief in it is probably what kept the crew alive. And he didn't just spout it, he lived it. He was constantly monitoring the spirits of his men, and organizing activities for entertainment, camaraderie, and comfort (relatively speaking, of course), even serving them meals in their tents after particularly bad events.Mar 06, 2013
As a big fan of Alfred Lansing's 1959 story, "Endurance," I was leery of another version, but I was drawn into this one because #1: my library doesn't have too many audio books to choose from, and #2: I was sucked in by the promise of new material from previously unavailable sources. An excellent retelling; this book is definitely worthwhile. Shackleton and his crew set forth on a mission to cross the Antarctic continent on foot. Their ship freezes solid in the pack-ice before they can even As a big fan of Alfred Lansing's 1959 story, "Endurance," I was leery of another version, but I was drawn into this one because #1: my library doesn't have too many audio books to choose from, and #2: I was sucked in by the promise of new material from previously unavailable sources. An excellent retelling; this book is definitely worthwhile. Shackleton and his crew set forth on a mission to cross the Antarctic continent on foot. Their ship freezes solid in the pack-ice before they can even begin the overland portion of the expedition. They winter over on the ship and await the thaw. Spring arrives, but the shifting floes crush the ship. And so begins their test of endurance. Shackleton believed that optimism is the true measure of moral courage. As the leader of a crew of 27 men, he sings (badly) in their sing-alongs, serves them tea in their tents, stands watch during their most desperate hours, and ultimately carries all of them to safety.Nov 07, 2008
The exhibition catalog for the exhibit at the American Museum of Natural History is more than a coffee-table book, this beautifully photo illustrated history of the Endurance expedition is a must read/must see for anyone interested in the history of polar exploration.Sep 23, 2012
I first read Capt. Frank Worsley's first-hand account of the expedition & was thoroughly fascinated by his telling of this amazing & actually horrifying ordeal in the Antarctic. Wanting to know more, I then began Shackleton's "South" as an e-book -without photos- & was wishing there were photos to show me what they were talking about. Then I chanced upon this book by Caroling Alexander at my neighborhood public library. Bullseye! In this book, Alexander has compiled all the pictures I first read Capt. Frank Worsley's first-hand account of the expedition & was thoroughly fascinated by his telling of this amazing & actually horrifying ordeal in the Antarctic. Wanting to know more, I then began Shackleton's "South" as an e-book -without photos- & was wishing there were photos to show me what they were talking about. Then I chanced upon this book by Caroling Alexander at my neighborhood public library. Bullseye! In this book, Alexander has compiled all the pictures taken by the ship's photographer (Hurley) during that legendary journey & they are worth ...gold. :)Aug 02, 2007
Although my favorite book on Shackleton's expedition is Alfred Lansing's account, this is also an excellent version. Focusing on the diverse members of the crew, Alexander creates vivid portraits of each man, revealing the camaraderie and toughness that undoubtedly contributed to their survival. The main narrative is interspersed with extracts from the crew's journals, and there is of course a portrayal of Shackleton himself, a truly gifted leader. As the author noted, "At the core of Although my favorite book on Shackleton's expedition is Alfred Lansing's account, this is also an excellent version. Focusing on the diverse members of the crew, Alexander creates vivid portraits of each man, revealing the camaraderie and toughness that undoubtedly contributed to their survival. The main narrative is interspersed with extracts from the crew's journals, and there is of course a portrayal of Shackleton himself, a truly gifted leader. As the author noted, "At the core of Shackleton's gift for leadership in crisis was...the fact that he elicited from his men strength and endurance they had never imagined they possessed; he ennobled them." ...moreSep 02, 2007
I read Lansing's book on this same topic and I was hooked on the story. While this story didn't go into as many details as Lansing's book, it did provide a glimpse into the relationships and thoughts of many of the men. The author's dependence on diaries really gave a the reader a clue as to how everyone felt as they struggled to survive. I also like how the photographs were strewn throughout the book and humanized a lot of the men. A great retelling of an an amazing adventure!Aug 04, 2011
I read through the night to finish it. At 3am I thought I would put it down and go to sleep, but how could I leave Shackleton, Crean, and Worsley just as they were setting out on foot in a desperate bid to get to the nearest whaling station on the island of South Georgia in order to get help for the men they had left behind. In a sheer act of will, they cross 22 miles of treacherous uncharted territory, traversing mountains, ice, and glaciers. It takes them 36 hours, with only short intervals of I read through the night to finish it. At 3am I thought I would put it down and go to sleep, but how could I leave Shackleton, Crean, and Worsley just as they were setting out on foot in a desperate bid to get to the nearest whaling station on the island of South Georgia in order to get help for the men they had left behind. In a sheer act of will, they cross 22 miles of treacherous uncharted territory, traversing mountains, ice, and glaciers. It takes them 36 hours, with only short intervals of rest; they knew they would die if they stopped. At one point Shackleton says, "We've got to take a risk," and they slide down a glacial ridge (a very dangerous thing to do - but they've got to get to lower altitudes fast or risk freezing once night falls). All this after having made their way by open boat in a horrific ocean crossing to the island after their ship, The Endurance, was slowly and inexorably crushed by the shifting pack ice of the Antarctic Ocean. Forced to abandon ship, Shackleton and his men had lived in tents on the great ice floes through the winter before finally taking to small open boats when the ice began breaking up (literally under their feet) in the spring. Terrifying and astonishing. Alexander tells the story in a terse, vivid prose style. The book includes unpublished photographs taken by the expedition's photographer Frank Hurley. The strangest and most stunning are of The Endurance locked in the ice. ...moreOct 22, 2015
This is one of these stories when reality is more unbelievable than fiction!Jun 16, 2008
Saw this exhibit at the Peabody Essex Museum in Salem when the book came out. The exhibit had many of the Frank Hurley photographs from the book along with artifacts, actual film, explanations etc.Mar 18, 2015
The story is amazing. It's miraculous that anyone survived the crazy-extreme conditions these men faced, but the entire crew of the Endurance lived to tell the tale. What I enjoyed even more than the text were the beautiful black and white photos taken by a photographer on board, Frank Hurley. Miraculous too that these survived, considering everything they went through. Gorgeous, dramatic shots of the ship amidst the snow and ice floes, icy, stark, and in contrast, wonderfully warm portraits of The story is amazing. It's miraculous that anyone survived the crazy-extreme conditions these men faced, but the entire crew of the Endurance lived to tell the tale. What I enjoyed even more than the text were the beautiful black and white photos taken by a photographer on board, Frank Hurley. Miraculous too that these survived, considering everything they went through. Gorgeous, dramatic shots of the ship amidst the snow and ice floes, icy, stark, and in contrast, wonderfully warm portraits of the men -- and dogs. A stunning record of this experience. ...moreJan 17, 2013
the only reason that i'm giving this 4 stars instead of 5 is because i'm comparing it to alfred lansing's version. that is the version to read for an intimate telling of the ordeal. alexander's version is amazing, but more of a bird's eye approach. i loved that she included so many background details. her story started before the ship set sail and ended long after the men were rescued - telling what happened to each man, individually, for the remainder of their lives. i also loved how many the only reason that i'm giving this 4 stars instead of 5 is because i'm comparing it to alfred lansing's version. that is the version to read for an intimate telling of the ordeal. alexander's version is amazing, but more of a bird's eye approach. i loved that she included so many background details. her story started before the ship set sail and ended long after the men were rescued - telling what happened to each man, individually, for the remainder of their lives. i also loved how many photos were included, as they gave me more of a feel for the perspective that these were real men going through a real experience. that this is more than just a story, it was part of history.Jun 18, 2008
I was lucky enough to attend a lecture by the author shortly after the book was released, and managed to get an autograph. I'm especially happy I did, as this book is a visceral experience. It was lovingly crafted and the publisher did not cut corners, particularly on the excellent grade paper. All the more important, because the reproduction of the photography is superb.Dec 27, 2012
Endurance is certainly the word that should be used to describe the way Shackleton and his men kept going in the most difficult of conditions.Aug 04, 2017
There have been a lot of books on the Shackleton expedition - including Alfred Lansing's 1959 classic Endurance: Shackleton's Incredible Voyage - but this is an absolutely outstanding addition to that list, for at least two excellent reasons.Jan 03, 2019
In some ways not the best choice for a read aloud (to the 15 year-old) because we don't read consistently every night -- over the course of three months, we found it hard to keep track of who was who among the twenty-something crew members, and got hazy on other details as well. Still, it was rather fun to experience the extraordinary story with my son (who managed to be relatively stoic about the fate of Mrs. Chippy and the dogs), and the photographs are simply stunning.Jun 23, 2014
The Endurance is a short, quickly-paced book about Ernest Shackleton’s failed expedition to cross the Antarctic. The book was originally intended as a companion volume to the American Museum of Natural History’s 2011-12 exhibition, but can be read and enjoyed on its own.Jun 24, 2018
I read this book years ago before I ever joined Goodreads. I had worked several years in the Yukon and later a variety of assignmnets in the High Arctic including the Beaufort Sea. I was in no way an adventurer like Shackleton but my expereince in the high latitudes gave me a real appreciation of the extremes of Earth. And the beauty too. If you're ever going to buy one book about polar exploration I think this is the one. Not only is Caroline Alexander's text beautiful be the photos are just I read this book years ago before I ever joined Goodreads. I had worked several years in the Yukon and later a variety of assignmnets in the High Arctic including the Beaufort Sea. I was in no way an adventurer like Shackleton but my expereince in the high latitudes gave me a real appreciation of the extremes of Earth. And the beauty too. If you're ever going to buy one book about polar exploration I think this is the one. Not only is Caroline Alexander's text beautiful be the photos are just stunning. There is something about the black and white photos taken in this mysterious light that make each pic a gem. ...moreApr 23, 2012
For pure, true adventure, there are few stories that match Shackleton's expedition to the Antarctic. I have read two books on the subject and this is the lesser. The greater is Alfred Lansing's Endurance:Shackleton's Incredible Voyage.May 10, 2007
This book is about the abortive trans-Antarctic expedition led by Ernest Shackleton between 1914-16. Caroline Alexander has written a superb, well-researched and absolutely gripping account of the journey and the subsequent epic survival of all the men against all odds once the ship sinks deep in the Weddel sea.Jan 29, 2015
I actually started reading a different version of this adventure - Endurance by Alfred Lansing - but switched to this version about the time the ship started to sink. I prefer Caroline Alexander's writing style (and more modern English) over Lansing's. Plus she included more pictures.May 06, 2012
Heather StewartJan 04, 2015
The author Caroline Alexander brings this account of perseverance, courage, and the indomitable, adventurous spirit of the Shackleton Expedition into the nerve fibers of the reader, who is able to become an adventurer without ever leaving his armchair. As I read the account, I felt humbled by the thought that I would never have survived the ordeal; indeed, with the increased pulse rate and nervous anxiety I experienced by simply reading of the trials and tribulations of the crew bringing me to The author Caroline Alexander brings this account of perseverance, courage, and the indomitable, adventurous spirit of the Shackleton Expedition into the nerve fibers of the reader, who is able to become an adventurer without ever leaving his armchair. As I read the account, I felt humbled by the thought that I would never have survived the ordeal; indeed, with the increased pulse rate and nervous anxiety I experienced by simply reading of the trials and tribulations of the crew bringing me to about the limit of my endurance, what would I have done had I actually been a member of that historic and famous ship so appropriately named "The Endurance?"Take your time and choose the perfect book.
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