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The Perfect Storm

A True Story of Men Against the Sea

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The Perfect Storm

By: Sebastian Junger
Narrated by: Richard Davidson
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Man’s struggle against the sea is a theme that has created some of the world’s most exciting stories. Now, in the tradition of Moby Dick comes a New York Times best seller destined to become a modern classic. Written by journalist Sebastian Junger, The Perfect Storm combines an intimate portrait of a small fishing crew with fascinating scientific data about boats and weather systems. In late October, North Atlantic seas are unpredictable. Still, one last good swordfish catch is a chance to start the winter with a fat wallet. As Captain Billy Tyne steers his 72-foot longboat Andrea Gail toward the Grand Banks, growing weather fronts are moving toward the same waters. The Andrea Gail is sailing into the storm of the century, one with 100 mile per hour winds and waves cresting over 110 feet. As each man on the boat faces this ultimate foe, Sebastian Junger gives the account an immediacy that fills The Perfect Storm with suspense and authenticity. Narrator Richard M. Davidson’s reading adds further drama to this unforgettable sea adventure. An interview with the author concludes the audiobook.

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Incredible that an entire story can be told completely with facts, of a final event that was actually unknown. Seems impossible but he does, masterfully.

Brilliant

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One of the best books I have listened to. Very informative. The author takes his time to establish what happened without resorting to fiction.

Excellent

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This is one of the best books I have ever heard. so much info it is out this world!

Awesome

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Telling the story of a sunken ship with no survivors is an unenviable challenge. But Junger crafts a compelling narrative full of vivid details that makes for a gripping tale that hooks the reader like a helpless fish until the end.

Incredible story, masterfully told

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Very much enjoyed it, occasionally had to stop listening as it was quite scary, but it was excellent.

riveting

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it was a very good book I very much enjoyed leaning about life at sea and some of the terrible dangers there is. am must read really

brilliant

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I enjoyed the film but the book opened up a whole new world. Well paced, exciting and very informative listen!

Great listen

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I have listened to this audiobook several times and will listen to it again still

Fantastic

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Humbling tale, learnt a lot about a new subject, well laid out narrative, unique insight into lives of those involved

Great book

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