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The book emerges as a new kind of Antarctica story, preoccupied with imagining a better future and understanding the language of a continent where humans have only been present for two centuries. \u003c\/blockquote\u003e\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eFormat\u003c\/strong\u003e: Hardback\u003cbr\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eLength\u003c\/strong\u003e: 416 pages\u003cbr\u003e\u003cstrong\u003ePublication date\u003c\/strong\u003e: 28 September 2023\u003cbr\u003e\u003cstrong\u003ePublisher\u003c\/strong\u003e: Milkweed Editions\u003cbr\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eThe Quickening\u003c\/strong\u003e is a remarkable and essential book that delves into the captivating realms of Antarctica, climate change, and motherhood, written by the acclaimed author of \u003cstrong\u003eRising\u003c\/strong\u003e, a finalist for the Pulitzer Prize in General Nonfiction. In 2019, a remarkable expedition embarked on board the Nathaniel B. Palmer, comprising fifty-seven scientists and crew, with a singular destination: Thwaites Glacier. Their mission: to explore this enigmatic and previously untouched region, believed to be both rapidly deteriorating and possessing the potential to significantly contribute to global sea-level rise.\u003cbr\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003e\u003cbr\u003eThrough the captivating narrative of \u003cstrong\u003eThe Quickening\u003c\/strong\u003e, Elizabeth Rush takes readers on an immersive journey, showcasing the awe-inspiring wonders of witnessing an iceberg for the first time, the majestic waves of the Drake Passage, and the unique contours of Thwaites. Alongside these breathtaking moments, she delves into the everyday realities of this groundbreaking expedition, encompassing the challenges and complexities of caring for and safeguarding human life in an inhospitable environment. 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