Shackelton

[Nostril Cheese]

I just finished re-reading South. Shackleton is probably the greatest example of positive thinking and perseverance I've heard of. It is difficult for me to comprehend how tough these men actually were.

Amazing.

[mschnitger]

Incredible story, helps to keep a proper perspective on how bad things can get.

[KNS]

Good book. Amazing what they went through just to get to South Georgia Island - and then cross it.

[craigster59]

I have the South With Endurance book featuring Frank Hurley's photo plates from the expedition. Amazing story and photos. I bought it in Victoria at the Museum where they were showing the IMAX movie on the expedition.

[white85carrera]

The Endurance by Caroline Alexander was what got me hooked. Epic story of leadership and, well, endurance. Frank Hurley, who was the photographer, is a great story alone and I had contacted Cambridge for a few prints off the original slides. Back in the late 90's this was not so well known of a story and now i expect getting large format prints is much easier. Stunning photos.

[afterburn 549]

He /they were men among men .!
HS !
What a tough bunch!
Should be part of mandatory HS reading .

[pcardude]

I have read the book multiple times. It had a huge impact on my life and the way I was living back then.

When I first opened the thread I thought you visited his grave. And I was jelly

[Mr.C]

Cool story...gotta relay that to my buddy who's a shakelton.

[tcar]

Originally Posted by Mr.C

Cool story...gotta relay that to my buddy who's a shakelton.

The Shakleton in the story is spelled differently... FWIW...

Even the OP got it wrong in the Title.

[Ferraripete]

shakleton!! amazing story.