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A Good Read: Cornelia Parker and Jeremy Lee
Oct 17, 2023
Artist Cornelia Parker and chef Jeremy Lee join presenter Harriett Gilbert to discuss their favorite books. Cornelia recommends 'South' about Shackleton's journey to Antarctica. Jeremy chooses a book by Elizabeth David and Harriett suggests 'Foreign Affairs' by Alison Lurie. They also talk about Antarctic survival, French dishes, and explore sensuality in writing.
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- Endurance literature is a captivating genre that chronicles harrowing adventures and survival stories in extreme conditions, as exemplified by Ernest Shackleton's South and other notable books like Into Thin Air and Touching the Void.
- Alison Lurie's Foreign Affairs explores the humorous encounters between Americans and the British, delving into appearances, delusions, and the complexities of love, providing a witty and insightful examination of cultural differences.
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South: A Firsthand Account of Shackleton's Last Voyage
South is a gripping firsthand account of Ernest Shackleton's ill-fated journey to Antarctica on the Endurance. The book provides a blow-by-blow description of how the ship got stuck in the pack ice, the harrowing adventure of survival, and the eventual rescue of the crew. Cornelia Parker, one of the guests on the podcast, recommends this book and discusses her interest in endurance literature. She also mentions other notable books on the topic, such as Into Thin Air by Jon Krakauer and Touching the Void by Joe Simpson.
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