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In an age where the media showers us with stories of ill-behaved politicians, athletes, and entertainers, it's refreshing to be able to read about someone who truly qualifies as a role model for people young and old. Robert Swan is a real modern-day hero. I found this book to be a fascinating account of his accomplishments and his vision for how each of us can contribute to shaping a better world for the future. It presents Robert's story, so far, but "biography" is too restrictive a word for a man who lets us know he's planning so much more. Swan is a man of integrity who follows-through with what he takes on. The book provides insight into his approach to leadership and furnishes wisdom as well as practical advice. There is no arrogance here as Swan documents what he considers to be his failures as well as his accomplishments. His book leaves us with a call to action. Through his power to demonstrate what one determined individual can do, and by his ability to inspire others, Robert Swan makes it clear that this book is not just a great story. It is yet another vehicle for him to continue his work to shape a better future. The book ends with a beginning, a beginning for those of us who will do our part to protect Antarctica and ultimately the rest of our planet for our future generations.


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Antarctica 2041 My Quest to Save the Earth Last Wilderness Robert Swan Gil Reavill 9780767931755 Books Reviews

Just a quick note - The uncorrected proof I am reviewing was very flimsy and pages were falling out left and right through my reading of this book. As this is an Advance Reading Copy and not the for sale copy, this will not affect my review, but just a head's up to readers that the binding of their copy might be just as weak.

I really enjoyed reading this book, as I've always had a sense of wonder when it came to Antartica. Although I was happy to read about Robert Swan's walks across both the Artic and Antartic, I was a bit disappointed that so little of the book was about Antartica itself and the problems that currently plague this (mostly) untouched tundra. Instead the book really focuses on both the explorers that came before Swan which made such an impression on his psyche that he decided to follow in their footsteps and Swan's own trips to the coldest places on Earth. Only about a third of the book actually features Swan's "Quest to Save the Earth's Last Wilderness." Now don't get me wrong, I enjoyed Swan's recollections of his life and how he could have had a typical British Upper Middle Class life without any real cares, goals or dreams and traded that in for a life of adventure and trying to get people to be passionate about a part of the planet they will most likely never see. However, I wanted a lot more substance on what is going on with Antartica. Instead, these aspects were only barely touched on and most of that space was devoted to stories about raising awareness through boat races or condom useage in Africa. Again, these are well told and fun to read about, but nothing within the title of the book is ever more than glanced over, which is a bit of a misnomer in my opinion.

I loved learning about the treks and what Swan has done to introduce Antartica to children, but I would have really liked more depth about Antartica and less about his own personal life and battle with booze.

Good book, but know what you are in for before sitting down with it.
I'm always a little scared when reviewing books that have political overtones because it always seems to provoke some sort of visceral reaction from people who are more into pushing their ideology instead of focusing on the book. Sometimes, it's important to read a book and learn from it, even when you don't agree with it.

I'm not sure that I entirely agree with some of Robert Swan's political ideas regarding greenhouse gases and global warming. That being said, that doesn't mean that I didn't enjoy reading his book about his treks to Antarctica.

The first half of the book which focused on the challenge of financing and launching a trek to the bottom of the globe was quite fascinating. As an American, I don't have the historical background of the legend and life of English explorer Captain Scott, so I found this part of the book incredibly interesting. I was also captivated of his descriptions of the challenges he faced in raising the money and then of the physical challenges of the actual voyages. The level of detail and interest at the beginning of the book wasn't quite matched by the end and the various conclusions, but it should keep your interest.

Of course, this book is more than just a travelogue and it eventually addresses the issues of greenhouse gases and global warming. I'm not a Neanderthal conservative who denies there's a problem; however I have major misgivings about some of the "solutions" that are often suggested to address the problem. Strangely enough - (and I was relieved),
Swan manages to make his points well without becoming overly preachy and I think he succeeds in raising the issue and encouraging readers to consider the issue.

Overall a solid book in terms of being an autobiography - less so in terms of it addressing major issues. No matter what your position on the topic of global warming, there's something in here to like for just about everyone.
A personal and frank story of Robert Swan on his quest from exploring Antarctica to saving Antarctica as the world's last wilderness. Definitely a good read.
2041 is something we should all be aware of! Robert Swan is leading the way to save Antarctica!
A great adventure. As Sir Robert Swan sees for himself the effects of climate change and expands his goals from walking across Antarctica to saving this pristine wilderness--and the entire planet.
Great book my kid love it. He got to meet Robert Swan and get his book signed. A must read for those who truly care about their environment
In an age where the media showers us with stories of ill-behaved politicians, athletes, and entertainers, it's refreshing to be able to read about someone who truly qualifies as a role model for people young and old. Robert Swan is a real modern-day hero. I found this book to be a fascinating account of his accomplishments and his vision for how each of us can contribute to shaping a better world for the future. It presents Robert's story, so far, but "biography" is too restrictive a word for a man who lets us know he's planning so much more. Swan is a man of integrity who follows-through with what he takes on. The book provides insight into his approach to leadership and furnishes wisdom as well as practical advice. There is no arrogance here as Swan documents what he considers to be his failures as well as his accomplishments. His book leaves us with a call to action. Through his power to demonstrate what one determined individual can do, and by his ability to inspire others, Robert Swan makes it clear that this book is not just a great story. It is yet another vehicle for him to continue his work to shape a better future. The book ends with a beginning, a beginning for those of us who will do our part to protect Antarctica and ultimately the rest of our planet for our future generations.