Adrift on an Ice-Pan

Description

Sir Wilfred Grenfell was assigned the work of providing medical aid for fishermen in the unforgiving Newfoundland and Labrador regions, where they were often cut off from their families and communities. Tasked with building the foundation of an entire medical system from the ground up, Grenfell often found himself racing against the clock to reach his patients on time.

This story is inspired by the true tale of Grenfell’s attempt to shorten a challenging journey toward visiting one of his patients. Attempting to take a shortcut, he became stranded on an ice-pan, where he had to battle the harshness of nature to survive.

Whether it’s Grenfell generally simple tone or the harrowing account of his tale that have captivated readers throughout the past century, and have lead them toward reading this book, one thing is completely certain: fact is often far more shocking than fiction, and Adrift on an Ice-Pan is definitely a good example of this.

The book is easy to read, features majestic descriptions of both the harsh environment of Labrador and Newfoundland and the trying life lead by Grenfell in his attempt to make medical aid more accessible to those in the region. As for the tale itself, many have found it to be entirely shocking, as well as interesting due to the nature of the challenge it presents: what would one do when stranded with a sled pulled by dogs on an ice-pan?

Although having had to make some tough decisions, Grenfell, together with most of his dogs survived to tell their tale, and even added a touch of humor to the book he would later write.

Penned in 1909, Adrift on an Ice-Pan is one of the most significant Christian biographical works you will find, and it will undoubtedly continue to inspire readers through its timelessness and cultural value for many years to come.
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