Finding Endurance: Shackleton, My Father and a World Without End
Finding Endurance: Shackleton, My Father and a World Without End
Nonfiction | Book | Adult | Published in 2023
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Nonfiction | Book | Adult | Published in 2023352
Book • Nonfiction
Antarctica • 1910s
2023
Adult
18+ years
Super Short Summary
In Finding Endurance: Shackleton, My Father and a World Without End, Darrel Bristow-Bovey explores the parallels between Ernest Shackleton's Antarctic expedition and his own relationship with his father. Through personal reflection and historical exploration, Bristow-Bovey delves into themes of endurance, survival, and familial bonds, revealing insights about human resilience and connection.
Adventurous
Inspirational
Mysterious
Emotional
Informative
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Review Roundup
Finding Endurance: Shackleton, My Father and a World Without End by Darrel Bristow-Bovey offers a poignant exploration of legacy through personal and historical lenses. Readers appreciate its lyrical prose and insightful parallels between Shackleton's journey and familial bonds. Some critics note a slower pace, but overall, the thematic depth resonates, making it a compelling read.
Who Should Read Finding Endurance: Shackleton, My Father and a World Without End?
Readers who enjoy Endurance by Alfred Lansing or The Worst Journey in the World by Apsley Cherry-Garrard will be captivated by Finding Endurance. They appreciate adventurous narratives, historical exploration, and personal storytelling intertwined with familial ties and existential musings.
679 ratings
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Mixed feelings
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352
Book • Nonfiction
Antarctica • 1910s
2023
Adult
18+ years
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