“Absolutely inspiring. To me this should be required life reading.” Jean Bartlett, columnist.
This book puts you right into the action of the life-and-death decisions made by early Antarctic explorers. It is packed with unforgettable stories about the challenges and decisions they faced.
In When Your Life Depends on It, you’ll discover:
★★★★★ “A page-turner with true stories that will sear you to the depth of your soul. David Wilson, world-renowned Antarctic historian
★★★★★ “Excellent and compelling.” Geoff Hudson-Searle, Executive and best-selling author
★★★★★ “Clever, informative and extremely well researched.” Baz Grey, CEO, explorer and mountaineer
Co-written by a decision expert and a historian, both possessing a flair for fast-paced, action-packed storytelling, When Your Life Depends on It reveals the mind-set of gritty explorers who risked, and in some cases gave their lives, for science, discovery and exploration.
Buy When Your Life Depends on It and get immersed in one of the most remarkable periods in human history. Start your Antarctic adventure today!
“A remarkable book”
Sir Ranulph Fiennes
The greatest Polar explorer in our lifetime
“Polar book of the year”
Jonathan Shackleton
Descendant of Ernest Shackleton
Co-written by Brad Borkan (a decision scientist) and David Hirzel (an Antarctic historian) and endorsed by Sir Ranulph Fiennes (the greatest living explorer), When Your Life Depends on It is filled with tales of resilience that resonate with people who love travel and adventure as well as those seeking insights into human behavior. It reveals the mind-set of the brave men who risked, and in some cases gave their lives, for science, discovery and exploration.
Buy When Your Life Depends on It today to learn about one of the most inspirational periods of history and in the process learn new strategies to improve your own personal and business decision making.
Paperback and Kindle: available on all Amazon sites worldwide: Australia, Brazil, Canada, France, Germany, India, Italy, Japan, Mexico, Netherlands, Spain, UK, USA
Audiobook: available from Audible, Chirp, Google Play, iTunes, Kobo, Libro.FM, Nook, Scribd, and Walmart and others. Download the Audiobook supplemental PDF.
Signed copies available from the authors. Please email brad.borkan.author@gmail.com.
Chanticleer International Book Awards: I&I Non-fiction category
Wishing Shelf Literary Awards: Best Audiobook
Voice Arts Awards: Best Audiobook - History Category
Brad Borkan — has a lifelong interest in how people and businesses survive, and thrive, in almost impossible situations. Brad is an inspirational and motivational speaker. He has presented at business and Antarctic conferences, appeared on cable TV in the US, and on Internet talk radio programs. He has also presented on an Antarctic expedition cruise ship to 114 passengers. His talks focus on leadership, team work, and winning against the odds all set in the context of Polar exploration. He is based in London and is a Fellow of the Royal Geographic Society and a member of the Society of Authors.
David Hirzel is a maritime and Antarctic historian, author, and small business owner living in California. David has been a guest lecturer for Viking and Windstar Cruise Lines, and has presented at business conferences and at university courses. His polar books include a 3-part polar biography of the Irish explorer Tom Crean, a key player in Scott’s and Shackleton’s expeditions. He also runs Terra Nova Press, a small, independent publisher.
