The book reveals the astonishing story of how Shackleton led his team of 27 men on an incredible journey to safety. It gives a sense of the incredible hardships faced by the men in an inhospitable environment.
The story is laced with anecdotes and quotes from the diaries of the men. Shackleton’s leadership qualities are explored in great detail.
This is a fantastic tale of an incredible achievement from which we can all extract lessons.
Ernest Shackleton’s right hand man was Tom Crean. We recommend Michael Smith’s biography of Crean, An Unsung Hero. Copies available from our shop.