An Unsung Hero: Tom Crean – Antarctic Survivor

Michael Smith

Aug 2021 · Bolinda · Narrated by Gerry O'Brien

About this audiobook

Tom Crean was the farmer’s son from Kerry who sailed on three major expeditions to the unknown Antarctic over a century ago. He served with both Captain Robert Scott and Sir Ernest Shackleton, spent longer on the ice than either and outlived them both. But Tom Crean returned to Ireland and never spoke about his exploits, taking his incredible story to the grave – until the publication of An Unsung Hero, which unearthed his story and saw him rightfully placed amongst the annals of the great explorers.

About the author

Michael Smith gave up a 30 year career as a leading business and political journalist to write the bestselling biography, An Unsung Hero – Tom Crean. He was formerly Political Correspondent and Industrial Editor of the Guardian, City Editor of the London Evening Standard and Business Editor of the Observer. He has a long-standing interest in Polar expedition and this is his second historical biography.

Gerry O'Brien is an Irish actor who has performed in theatre, radio and television over four decades. His film credits include King Arthur and Pirates of the Caribbean: Dead Man's Chest. Gerry is also a sought-after audiobook narrator, having been nominated for an Audie for his work on the Jack Taylor series of detective novels by Irish writer Ken Bruin, and winning silver in the UK audiobook awards for Ballykissangel.