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wjread's review against another edition
1.0
She survived an incredible struggle, but her tone and focus are so self-important that it was hard for me to empathize.
junojuno's review
5.0
positive, personable, page-turner
jerri nielsen is so likeable that I felt like this book was my friend, as well as everyone described within it. ice bound is just plain good storytelling; even accounts of nielsen's day-t0-day activities were infused with energy and humor. nielsen's reflections on her life and her situation were valuable even to someone who has nothing in common with her life experiences.
jerri nielsen is so likeable that I felt like this book was my friend, as well as everyone described within it. ice bound is just plain good storytelling; even accounts of nielsen's day-t0-day activities were infused with energy and humor. nielsen's reflections on her life and her situation were valuable even to someone who has nothing in common with her life experiences.
martha_schwalbe's review
4.0
The writing isn't great! With that said, life at the South Pole is something I will never experience, I don't have anything to offer a team of scientists, so this book is one of the closest ways I have of being there. What an experience it was to read about life at the South Pole, experiencing nearly one year within the pages.
Add to the story of life at the South Pole the urgency that a cancer diagnosis takes on when the patient is the doctor who is sent to the South Pole to take care of everyone else's health. Her experience reminded me of the nurses who were part of the Bataan Death March, caring for the soldiers as they battled disease, hunger, injuries, and other war elements.
Add to the story of life at the South Pole the urgency that a cancer diagnosis takes on when the patient is the doctor who is sent to the South Pole to take care of everyone else's health. Her experience reminded me of the nurses who were part of the Bataan Death March, caring for the soldiers as they battled disease, hunger, injuries, and other war elements.
nimrodiel's review
3.0
This was fantastic. I actually don't remember hearing anything about this when the media frenzy occurred in 1999. I did enjoy reading this. Like you Marlene, I really enjoyed learning about life at the South Pole Station. I saw this as another step in the path of healing that Jerri Nielsen took after surviving the breast cancer that threatened her life.
cherryghost15's review
3.0
Engrossing. Usually don't read non-fiction, but this story pulls you in and you won't want to put it down. This was a gift from Hagit. I was also more interested given Dad's time in Antarctica.
Just discovered that she died from a recurrence in 2009 and had a different last name due to divorce/remarriage. 5/19/14. Sad.
Just discovered that she died from a recurrence in 2009 and had a different last name due to divorce/remarriage. 5/19/14. Sad.
lgallo's review
4.0
This lady is pretty bad ass. she got herself out of an abusive marriage, went to Antartica, survived breast cancer. Hopefully her children have seen the light and gotten back in touch with her.
cfish77's review against another edition
3.0
This wasn't a book I was familiar with. I enjoyed it. However, because the "f-word" is in it a couple of times, I will be selective about who I recommend it to. Too bad there isn't "Clearplay" for books.
heidrwilliams's review against another edition
5.0
Extrememly good! Doctor travels to the South Pole to work at the station for a year. She discovers she has cancer there and has to treat herself. True story!