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Rescue in the Pacific: A True Story of Disaster and Survival in a Force 12 Storm
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Rescue in the Pacific: A True Story of Disaster and Survival in a Force 12 Storm |
Author: Tony Farrington
Published: 1998-03-01 |
List price: $14.95
Our price: $10.17
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Customer comments on this selection.
 surprisingly good
This book is surprisingly good considering the book tells the story of many boats through the accounts of dozens of people. I am not a sailing person, I have never even been on a sailboat, but this is still a great book full of suspense, horror, and heroism. As the reader you feel drawn into the story, with vivid descriptions of the incredible storm, the sea, and the constant struggle for survival.
Gripping Tale!
I've read numerous sailing adventure books, but this one is a true page turner! You learn about all of the differnt sailors on board each boat that gets swallowed up in a Force 12 storm. You begin to bond with these people and feel their anxiety and fears right along with them. One thing that stands apart in this book, verses others that I've read: is the author takes time to pay tribute to the heroics of the rescuers who are sent out to sea, to risk their own lives to save the lives of others. If you want fast paced, gripping suspense and adventure; then you'll certainly want to read this book!
I was there.
As capitan of the Destiny and having experienced this storm first hand, I can say that Tony's work is by far the most accurate of all the articals I have read. This is the book I recogmend when asked for my story. For those of you planning an ocean crossing, I would suggest that there are lessions learned during this storm that will prove of great value to you should you ever find yourselve in "the wrong place at the wrong time". My views of survival in extreem heavy weather were forever changed. It's a good read.brDana Dinius
More compelling than A Perfect Storm
A real page-turner. I couldn't put it down. The suspense was spellbinding. Unlike A Perfect Storm, you don't know the outcome. Well written and true according to a friend who married a pilot who knew the rescuers.
Excellent book!
This book is a definite "Must Read". A little difficult to follow at first, as it covers the entire search and rescue operations involving several boats and their crew. I felt as if I was right there in it with them, and you can't put the book down until you know how it comes out in the end. This book is well written, with plenty of suspense and drama to keep your interest well into the wee morning hours. It was so good, I'm reading it again.
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