Alison ShepardMar 15, 20171 minThe DirgeWhen I read Alfred Lansing's account of the voyage of the SS Endurance, I was struck by how Shackleton's journey was rife with uncanny...
Alison ShepardMar 7, 20171 minThe Long, Long NightShackleton was a man of discipline, hope, and humor. He had an amazingly buoyant spirit and took the practice of staying lighthearted...
Alison ShepardMar 6, 20171 minThe Art of WaitingOne of the things that inspired me most about Shackleton as I was researching his story, was his wisdom in leading his crew. He was a...
Alison ShepardMar 3, 20171 minNo Force on EarthNO FORCE ON EARTH Oil on panel “The northerly gale had compressed and crowded the whole Weddell Sea pack against the face of the land,...