Author(s): Lindsay McCrae

Science

Emperor penguins have the most extraordinary lifecycle. They march up to 100 miles over solid ice to reach their breeding grounds. They choose to breed in the depths of the worst winter on the planet; and in an unusual role reversal, the males incubate the eggs, fasting for over 100 days to ensure they introduce their chicks safely into their new frozen world.

My Penguin Year recounts author Lindsay McCrae's adventure to the end of the Earth, spending a year living alongside the most resilient creatures in nature. He experienced every aspect of a breeding emperor's life, facing the inevitable sacrifices that came with living his childhood dream, and facing down the personal obstacles that, being over 15,000km away from the comforts of home, almost proved too much.

Sorry you cannot borrow my copy of this. You will have to buy your own.  This is just a different experience not to be missed. Apart from the insight into the magic of the EMPEROR PENGUIN it also embraces the diligence of those who choose or are lucky enough to be chosen to spend prolonged periods in this fascinating, inspiring environment. As an Antarctic tragic since 1954 (stimulated by a slide presentation by Phillip Law about 1956), Some of the many books I have read,  include South with Scott 1910. My Penguin YEAR just encapsulates my passion further. My Husband won’t lend you this either!  Bev, Jeffreys Books customer