Skating To Antarctica by Jenny Diski
Skating to Antarctica' is both an intimate memoir and a captivating travelogue of a journey to the bottom of the world.
Observer * 'Skating to Antarctica is a fascinating, moving account of two voyages … Diski's book shines out for its wit, lack of self-pity and strong interest in survivalI relished her sketches of ship routine, solemn penguins and bored soldiers … Diski has a grea *
Helen Dunmore, Express * 'A non-fiction masterpiece.’ *
She * 'This extraordinary account of a journey to the most barren outer reaches of the planet becomes a beautiful, complex symbol: it's a voyage of self-discovery to the white emptiness that is painted as truth, despair, calm and madness - all at once.’ *
Helen Dunmore, Express * 'A non-fiction masterpiece.’ *
She * 'This extraordinary account of a journey to the most barren outer reaches of the planet becomes a beautiful, complex symbol: it's a voyage of self-discovery to the white emptiness that is painted as truth, despair, calm and madness - all at once.’ *
Jenny Diski is the author of eight novels and two memoirs: SKATING TO ANTARCTICA and STRANGER ON A TRAIN. She lives in Cambridge.
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| ISBN 13 | 9781844081516 |
| ISBN 10 | 1844081516 |
| Title | Skating To Antarctica |
| Author | Jenny Diski |
| Condition | Unavailable |
| Binding Type | Paperback |
| Publisher | Little, Brown Book Group |
| Year published | 2005-01-20 |
| Number of pages | 256 |
| Cover note | Book picture is for illustrative purposes only, actual binding, cover or edition may vary. |
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