Narrative Nonfiction Archives

Endurance: Shackleton’s Incredible Voyage

by Alfred Lansing

Sir Ernest Shackleton and his crew were stranded on the Antarctic ice for 20 months beginning in January 1915. Alexander's story (which is named for Shackleton's ship) is compiled largely from the journals of Shackleton's 27-man crew and contains jawdropping photos by the expedition's photographer. Spellbinding.

Buried in the Sky: The Extraordinary Story of the Sherpa Climbers on K2’s Deadliest Day

by Amanda Padoan, Peter Zuckerman

K2 is slightly shorter than Mt. Everest, but it's far more deadly: for every four climbers who have summited, one has died trying. In August 2008, a series of disasters—avalanches, ice falls, broken safety ropes—contributed to the deaths of a record 11. Miraculously, two Sherpas survived. This book chronicles the disaster from the Sherpas' perspective, and brings their fascinating history to life. A must-read for anyone who loved Into Thin Air. Riveting.

Seabiscuit: An American Legend

by Laura Hillenbrand

I didn't think I was interested in the story of a racehorse, but after devouring Unbroken, I trusted Hillenbrand to take me on a remarkable ride, no matter the topic. In this true story that reads like a novel, Hillenbrand takes her reader on a remarkable ride, masterfully weaving together the stories of a knock-kneed racehorse and the three men who made him a champion: a bookish half-blind jockey, an eccentric trainer, and a limelight-loving owner. An incredible tale, and not just for horse lovers.

Narrative Nonfiction

Endurance: Shackleton’s Incredible Voyage

Buried in the Sky: The Extraordinary Story of the Sherpa Climbers on K2’s Deadliest Day

Seabiscuit: An American Legend

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