It's August, 1914 and Ernest Shackleton along with a team of 27 men, has set forth to become the "first team of explorers to cross Antarctica from one side to the other." This is a journey that is filled with struggle and overcoming of the most powerful obstacles. Imagine that their ship, the Endurance, became trapped and sank 100 miles from land. They camped in the most extreme elements and set forth on a journey to find help. For readers who thrive on this sort of man against nature challenge, this is one of the best books ever written.