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I
enjoy reading about the adventures of others. This
story about two women who take on the challenge of
crossing Antarctica is an extreme adventure that not
only fulfills the spirit of its participants but
reaches beyond and touches the lives of many others. |
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I
am a Lance fan. If you are a Lance fan, then you
have already read this book. I bet you enjoyed it.
If you are not a Lance fan, then you still might
appreciate reading about one of the greatest
athletes of all time. |
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This
is an adventure, this is a challenge, this is
exciting and this is a page turner. I found it hard
to believe this story, when one considers today's
ability to protect against the elements and then
reads what Sir Ernest Shacketon and his crew went
through to survive - unbelievable! |
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I
am impressed by those among us that take on
challenges. In this book, Dr. Jerri Nielsen
describes her ordeals in "wintering over"
at the South Pole. OK, that's enough of a challenge
but what happens when you discover that you have
cancer and you cannot get help and you must care for
yourself. Read this story to find out. |
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I love my father. I love my father's world. I love
the years that delivered my father to my life. If
you value history, you will enjoy this read. |
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Was Vince
Lombardi the greatest NFL coach? Some might agree,
while others might look at the wins and losses and
championships to answer this question. This book is
not solely focused on this question, but rather
tells the story of the man behind the legend. This
book is also a slice of history in America during
the fifties and sixties The author, David Maraniss,
does a very fine job to provide substantial detail
to color Vince Lombardi’s life during this time. Why
did I read this book? I was born in the fifties and
grew up, not seeing the legendary games played at
Lambeau field but became a participant and fan of
the sport. Anyone who calls themselves a football
fan will want to know the history of Vince Lombardi
through Maraniss’ book. |
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I really
liked this book. This book is a well-written story
from Jon Krakauer. I say ‘story’ because history is
about people telling their story. The situation that
occurred back in 1996 has become historical. There
have been several books written and a couple of
movies made to tell about the fatal details that
took place on Mt. Everest during this expedition. I
have read the books and have seen the movies. I
liked Krakauer’s story, not because I feel it is the
definitive, end-all treatise on the event, but
rather it is one piece to the puzzle. For those, who
want to know the truth, I propose you read the books
and see the movies and judge for yourself. For those
who want a REALLY GOOD story pick up “Into Thin
Air”. |
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