My Review (5 stars out of 5)
In 1915 arctic explorer Ernest Shackleton recruited 27 men and set sail for the ice-bound Antarctic seas in a bid to cross Antarctica via the pole. But their ship became wedged in the ice and Shackleton was faced with keeping his men alive until they could be rescued. Setting sail in three small boats, they headed for Elephant Island from which they hoped to reach the South Atlantic Island of South Georgia, and safety.
Based on contemporary diaries and interviews, Alfred Lansing’s 1959 book tells the story of the ill-fated expedition. From the point at which the Endurance become stuck in pack ice, the tale is one of incredible courage and persistence as Shackleton and his men struggled to remain optimistic despite the hardships of their task, bouts of frostbite and gangrene, and even heart attacks.
I had read other accounts of the adventure, but this one is by far the most realistic in its depiction of the hardships and challenges facing the men as they encountered obstacle after obstacle, in their quest to survive.
The audiobook is superbly narrated by Tim Piggot-Smith.
Colin Garrow 
I like the sound of this book, Colin. Thanks for your review.
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Thanks, Robbie.
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