"Men like to conquer, fight, or subdue the Arctic, while we had a different attitude. We felt that we had to go along with what we were faced with. . . . We tried to have the Arctic on our side instead of confronting it." In 1997 a group of 20 women set out to become the world's first all-female expedition to the North Pole, hoping to raise awareness and support for sufferers of cancer and other illnesses. Sue Riches, recently recovering from a mastectomy, and her daughter Victoria were among them, and this is their inspirational story of personal accomplishment.

Part of the brand new Eye Classics series from Eye Books

About the Author
Sue Riches is now a writer and a lecturer. Victoria Humphries is a speaker and life coach. Dawn French is an award-winning comedy writer and actor, and the author of Dear Fatty.

Reviews
"An uplifting story . . . and simply told." "--Daily Telegraph" "An uplifting story . . . and simply told." "Daily Telegraph"" "The subject matterthe first all-female expedition to the North Poleis compelling. . . . The authors render their often life-threatening experiences with humility, honesty, and a vital sense of humor. Simply, the narrative is unique and gratifying in that it reveals the human side of an inhuman challenge." "Independent"" "This story is a fantastic celebration of adventure, courage, friendship and love. Enjoy it all you would be adventurers . . . and dream on!" --Dawn French "The subject matter--the first all-female expedition to the North Pole--is compelling. . . . The authors render their often life-threatening experiences with humility, honesty, and a vital sense of humor. Simply, the narrative is unique and gratifying in that it reveals the human side of an inhuman challenge." --Independent "An uplifting story . . . and simply told." --Daily Telegraph



Book Information
ISBN 9781903070741
Author Sue Riches
Format Paperback
Page Count 256
Imprint Eye Books
Publisher Eye Books
Weight(grams) 249g