jack rogers

An Armchair Quarterbacks View?

Revisado: 03-07-25

I don't review hardly any books that I read, however, I have strong opinions about this writing. The information he writes about E. M Shackleton is interesting and brings his persona more into view than just reading Shackletons own writings (South), although he did have a ghostwriter write (South) . He appears to put himself above Shackleton and other explorers of the late 19th and early 20th centuries. The reason he does this is unknown and just wrong. Shackleton explored parts of this globe that were completely unknown and without the aid of air and satellite reconniscience. Neither did he have the modern materials that make up sleeping bags, tents, clothes, shoes, and other materials that are much more protecting and aide in survival and comfort. Nor, did these explorers have the modern navigational equipment that he had available. His constant use of the word (however) throughout the book is very annoying. I understand that he is trying to show to the reader the constant problems that Shackleton faced. When I read South about his expedition, I was amazed at the amount of problems he had face and they were seemingly endless. He did save himself and everyone of his party. Lastly, the way he interjects some of experiences into those of E. M. Shackleton is pompous, arrogant, and disdainful. I cannot imagine Sir Ranulph doing better than the earlier explorers. I really have no desires to read about his exploits or successes now as the times in which Sir Ranulph accomplished his feets, and they are wonderful and story worthy, but not at the price of belittling and exalting himself above others when it cannot be measured with the same yardstick.

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Good Ending

Revisado: 03-01-25

It was a good listen and all ended well It is on the level of Memory man and King and Maxwell series.

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Amazing

Revisado: 06-24-24

The author has a good knowledge of history and writes it enjoyable to read.

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Great Book About WII Heros

Revisado: 12-31-22

The story is incredible! Grateful for men of such good character. Very impressionable and should be taught in high school history classes.

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A Great Literary Treasure

Revisado: 11-04-22

A biblical study of repentance, forgiveness, justice, mercy, and the effect of revenge. Also a great study of life and death and reason against suicide.

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No words

Revisado: 06-09-22

very difficult to process. sad that people can't think for themselves. very sad and morose

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pretty good book.

Revisado: 09-17-21

It was worth the read. I really had to think through the whole story to figure out who did it.

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trading coach

Revisado: 06-25-20

Not a bad book. I learned a lot. I will definitely start keeping a journal.

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Not one of his better stories

Revisado: 02-06-19

Very cheesy and so negative toward the United states. He is usually smarter and less conspiratorial.

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What a book!

Revisado: 07-31-18

One of the best books I have read. It should be required reading for high school reading. More of the war of 1812 explained than any I have read. The conflict between the frontier people and thi Indian truly explained here than any where else.

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