Mike
I have ordered the book so have not read it.
What's with the Womens Weekly scandal rubbish? Might be sensational and allow today's people to be offended and outraged. Has nothing to do with the efforts of one of the most resourceful and brave adventurers of the 20th century.
The people who write this stuff as the main focus of the story (sure mention he was not a nice bloke if you want to) not only lack the courage or skill to carry out a similar venture but are pandering to an audience of similar mediocrity who do not understand voluntarily undertaking a project where dying is more probable than possible.
Many, if not most, heroes of adventure, exploration and famous leaders and generals were probably not very nice people. It is quite possible that the rest of unremarkable humanity has an even higher percentage of not very nice people but we would rather bring down a high flyer than hear about some yobbo down the street who cheated on his wife or whatever
This is not criticism of your comments. Mike, as you are just pointing out revelations? in the book.
Lang
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