Ranulph Fiennes tells the astonishing story of his life, from growing up in an aristocratic family during World War II to becoming one of the world’s greatest explorers. Sir Ranulph is a legendary explorer and adventurer who has been known as ‘the world’s greatest living explorer’. He has traveled to both Poles, climbed Everest (as well as Mount Kilimanjaro) and undertaken other daring exploits – often with little more than his own strength and determination guiding him. In this autobiography he tells of some of the most perilous adventures ever undertaken, including crossing Antarctica on foot. A truly awe-inspiring read for fans of travel writing or adventure stories alike.
For who is this book for ?
This book is for anyone who has an interest in travel writing or adventure stories. Sir Ranulph Fiennes tells the astonishing story of his life, from growing up in an aristocratic family during World War II to becoming one of the world’s greatest explorers. Anyone who reads this book will be inspired by his bravery and determination to push himself to the limit time and again.
Pros :
- The author is a legendary explorer and adventurer.
- The book tells the story of some of the most perilous adventures ever undertaken.
- It is an awe-inspiring read for fans of travel writing or adventure stories alike.
Cons :
- The author sometimes gets bogged down in details that don’t seem to add much to the story.
- At times it can be a little dry and boring.
- The ending feels slightly abrupt.”Shackleton” is an autobiography written by Ranulph Fiennes, one of the world’s greatest explorers. The book tells the story of his life, from World War II until present day, including some of his most perilous adventures ever undertaken
- such as crossing Antarctica on foot. Overall, I thought this was an excellent read for fans of travel writing or adventure stories alike; however, there were a few drawbacks. First off, at times the author gets bogged down in details that don’t seem to add much to the overall narrative arc. Secondly
- and this might just be me
- but I found parts of the book somewhat dry and boring at times . Finally ,I felt like t he ending was slightly abrupt
Learn more about the author
Sir Ranulph Fiennes has been hailed as ‘the world’s greatest living explorer’. He is the only man ever to have crossed Antarctica on foot, and has climbed Everest and Mount Kilimanjaro. In this autobiography he tells of some of the most perilous adventures ever undertaken, including crossing Antarctica on foot.
Reader Reviews
“One of the most accomplished and intrepid explorers of our time recounts his extraordinary life in this riveting autobiography…If you’re looking for an edge-of-your-seat adventure tale, look no further.”
“This is a great book. I could not put it down. Ranulph Fiennes has led an amazing life and his writing style makes for very easy reading. Shackleton is the perfect title for this work as it tells the story of both Sir Ernest Shackleton’s Endurance expedition (of which Fiennes himself was a part, albeit briefly) and also of Ranulph’s many other adventures.”
“In Shackleton, Fiennes has created a masterpiece of adventure and Endurance.”
“This is an amazing book. Fiennes has led a truly extraordinary life and the stories he tells of his adventures are hair-raising, often breathtaking.”
