| His courage, determination, stamina - and madness - are truly awesome.'> |
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| 'Ran epitomises British phlegm, and he puts all other glory-seekers to shame. Long may he continue to make us glad that we are not him, while we stand in awe.'> |
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| 'Rip-roaringly readable'> |
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| Acclaim for Ranulph's previous books:> |
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| (It's painfully) compelling. |
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| Fiennes is making the case for a closer examination of the example set by the men and women he considers heroes'. |
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| A gripping salute to those whose determination in the face of fear leaves the rest of us awestruck... thoroughly researched and grippingly detailed... his stories of raw courage are timeless'. |
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| Refreshingly different... this salute to mostly unsung heroes is an inspirational reminder of human goodness'. |
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| His courage, determination, stamina - and madness - are truly awesome. |
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| Ran epitomises British phlegm, and he puts all other glory-seekers to shame. Long may he continue to make us glad that we are not him, while we stand in awe.' |
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| Sir Ranulph has earned his place in the heroic roll call of Scott, Shackleton and the rest. |
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| Rip-roaringly readable' |
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| The sort of book that will suggest fascinating lines of research to find out more about some of the subjects. The author has given us a splendid read. |
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| (It's painfully) compelling. |
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| Fiennes is making the case for a closer examination of the example set by the men and women he considers heroes' |
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| A gripping salute to those whose determination in the face of fear leaves the rest of us awestruck... thoroughly researched and grippingly detailed... his stories of raw courage are timeless' |
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| Refreshingly different... this salute to mostly unsung heroes is an inspirational reminder of human goodness' |
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