Endurance
Endurance
Alfred Lansing
Bryan Johnson
How I want to behave in life. - Bryan Johnson
Scott Belsky
Just a phenomenal story. - Scott Belsky
Barry Ritholtz
Just a fantastic read, all the more remarkable because it is a true story. - Barry Ritholtz
Andrew Klavan
A fun fictionalization of the genre. - Andrew Klavan
Max Levchin
Max Levchin recommended this book on LinkedIn.
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Endurance

Endurance: Shackleton's Incredible Voyage

Alfred Lansing
By
Alfred Lansing
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In the heart of an unforgiving Antarctic expanse, "Endurance" by Alfred Lansing unfolds the gripping saga of Ernest Shackleton and his crew's valiant struggle for survival against all odds. Cast into a relentless struggle after their ship is ensnared and ultimately destroyed by the merciless ice, Shackleton's expedition transforms into a breathtaking testament to human endurance and leadership. Lansing's meticulous research and vivid narrative plunge readers directly into the icy depths of despair and the pinnacle of human courage, presenting an unparalleled account of determination, camaraderie, and indomitable spirit. With each page, "Endurance" not only chronicles the physical journey across treacherous seas and uncharted ice but also navigates the profound depths of human resilience. Lansing masterfully captures the essence of the human condition, pushed to its limits, where the will to survive sparks ingenuity, loyalty, and a profound connection to one's fellow man. This timeless story, more than a century old, continues to inspire and captivate with its illustration of mankind's capacity for overcoming the insurmountable, making "Endurance" an immortal classic that echoes the strength of the human spirit in the face of the world’s harshest environments.

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Released
1959
1 Jan
Length
282
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A fun fictionalization of the genre. - Andrew Klavan
Just a fantastic read, all the more remarkable because it is a true story. - Barry Ritholtz
Amazing story of perseverance and leadership against all odds. Riveting book. - Jason Fried
Just a phenomenal story. - Scott Belsky
Great book! - Dominic D'Agostino
How I want to behave in life. - Bryan Johnson
An insipring story! - Fred Wilson
Max Levchin recommended this book on LinkedIn.
One of Sam Altman's answers to "What are some of the best books you recommend for a young startup founder?"
Ray Dalio can be seen reading this book on the article's main image.
This book (and his life) were living proof of his family motto: 'Fortitudine vincimus' (By endurance we conquer). - Ryan Holiday
Read [this] book. - Jordan Peterson
No matter what the odds, a man does not pin his last hope for survival on something and then expect that it will fail.
— Alfred Lansing, Endurance

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