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'A great escapade told with refreshing frankness.' --Independent on Sunday
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'The authors have a diehard bond, and their words play off each other well as they take turn narrating their journey.'
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16 of 16 people found the following review helpful
Format:Hardcover
Having read the previous adventures of Fogle and Cracknell rowing the Atlantic (and enjoying it immensly), I was hopeful that this would be just as entertaining. It is! The style of writing is quite personal and as the events unfold you really get a sense of each explorer's characteristics and motivations. The dynamics and relationship between the two are complicated yet eloquantly explored and at times brutally honest. A great holiday read-light hearted and interesting.
15 of 15 people found the following review helpful
Format:Hardcover
Wow!
I've read the previous endurance book from this strange pairing and had enjoyed the row every nautical mile of the way and even cried when they hit the shore but this adventure was even more gripping!
For 3 nights I stayed up far too late to reach the south pole with Ed, James and Ben whilst in the comfort of my own bed and was geniunely amazed in the sportsmanship, team dynamics and sheer bravery of these 3 guys.
A must read for all armchair travellers, wannabe explorers and dreamers alike...!
I've read the previous endurance book from this strange pairing and had enjoyed the row every nautical mile of the way and even cried when they hit the shore but this adventure was even more gripping!
For 3 nights I stayed up far too late to reach the south pole with Ed, James and Ben whilst in the comfort of my own bed and was geniunely amazed in the sportsmanship, team dynamics and sheer bravery of these 3 guys.
A must read for all armchair travellers, wannabe explorers and dreamers alike...!
3 of 3 people found the following review helpful
Format:Hardcover
Great easy read, perfect book for your travels.
After reading their previous book, "The Crossing" I was looking forward to Cracknell and Fogle's next crazy endeavour. Once the book arrived it didn't disappoint, I didn't put it down for the next 2 days. Brilliant.
A really good read, and just like their previous book quite inspiring and revealing. If you enjoy sport in any way it's definitely worth a read.
After reading their previous book, "The Crossing" I was looking forward to Cracknell and Fogle's next crazy endeavour. Once the book arrived it didn't disappoint, I didn't put it down for the next 2 days. Brilliant.
A really good read, and just like their previous book quite inspiring and revealing. If you enjoy sport in any way it's definitely worth a read.
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In Captain Scott's footsteps
Ben Fogle tells us he signed up to race to the South Pole because he "wanted something with claws and teeth that would shake up my comfy life and remind me how lucky I was". Read more
Published 18 days ago by Simon Bendle
south pole
This is the story of 3 men who formed a team (one of six) in 2009 to race to the South Pole to emulate the race between Amundsen and Scott nearly 100 years earlier-again the... Read more
Published 2 months ago by G. I. Forbes
Utterly captivating
I was aware of James Cracknell of course from his olympian exploits, was vaguely aware of the Atlantic rowing and then caught the recent Discovery series on TV. Read more
Published 11 months ago by J. Potter
Inspiring
After reading the crossing, I had to read this book as well. Love the structure of two different view points from Ben and James. Read more
Published 12 months ago by Ms. J. Summers
Where's Ed?
A good read if you are interested in how to maintain a great attitude in the face of severe adversity - or even adpating to the milder trials and tribulatins of life! Read more
Published 16 months ago by B Harteley
Race to the Pole
`Race to the Pole' is Fogles and Cracknells account of their race to the south pole and if you have seen the BBC series then you will have a good idea what the race and their... Read more
Published on 5 May 2010 by Spider Monkey
First Class
This is an impressive book and I would recommend it strongly. Gripping story from beginning to end.
Published on 26 April 2010 by Norman Shaw
Race to the Pole
`Race to the Pole' is Fogles and Cracknells account of their race to the south pole and if you have seen the BBC series then you will have a good idea what the race and their... Read more
Published on 27 Feb 2010 by Spider Monkey
Ripping good yarn
Told alternately from Fogle's perspective and then Cracknell's perspective, the book details not only the trek across Antarctica to the south pole but also the run up and... Read more
Published on 25 Dec 2009 by Stephen T.
tremendous read
a very good book - with side by side story written by each of Cracknell and Fogle - a formulation which worked so well in the rowing the Atlantic book. Read more
Published on 15 Dec 2009 by London
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