I just received my Endurance book not too long ago. I just got finish with part one and so far , this book has a hard time keeping my attention. Shackleton seems to be a very motivated and he keep the seamen focus. At times, some of the things he tell them are lies. For example, some of the places he tells them they are are way off. Most of the times, Shackleton does not know where he is. I hope as I get further along, the book gets better.