The Perfect Storm : A True Story of Men Against the Sea

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Summary: Great!!!!!!!!
Review: The book is great if you like action and adventure. It also gives you alot of info on stuff like Coast Guard, fishing,wheather, and much more. All the information given is interesting, and exciting.

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Summary: Well Researched, Gripping Account of Harrowing Experience
Review: I first heard about this book from Entertainment Weekly when it was first released a few years back. I was in a bookstore the other day and saw that it had been released in paperback so I grabbed it. That was on a Monday. By Thursday I had read the whole thing. Simply put, I couldn't put it down. This could have been a go for the throat "true story" but I found it surpasses that level of non-fiction. Here's why: it casts a critical eye at larger forces like the fishing industry and international regulations, focuses on the sub-culture (norms, values, and behaviors) of those who work and live in fishing villages, and provides meticulous research into background information (like the forms of training provided to rescuers, etc.), and finally, it asks the question "Why in such a relatively short period of time (the late 20th Century) are we encountering such weather turbulence that is previously unseen?". What are we doing to our planet. Are the men who died on the Andrea Gail but a warning of things to come unless we continue to address issues of global warming and institute measures of environmental protection?........ END

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Summary: fiction
Review: I did find the book fun to read. But Junger uses a rather deep imagination to convey his non - fiction story. Any one who is an avide fisherman or sailer will enjoy this book. Though I warn everyone not to buy in to the speculation. In sea's as bad as described in this book any number of things could have ocurred which where not covered in this book. Steve

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Summary: Almost lost me in the first few pages.
Review: I was ready to quit after the first few pages. Having spent over 20 years on the ocean, in some pretty poor conditions at times, I appreciate the author's description of the sea and I especially enjoyed the rescue efforts by the Coast Guard and the National Guard. However, I was not impressed with the drinking and the drugs. One would gather from the book that all of us are low life characters who never brought home a paycheck. You could assume, from the book, that none of us would get married, stay married, have children and send them to college. After I got past my initial gripe, I enjoyed the rest of the book. It was a gift from my wife of 35 years. I would recommend the book to others.

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Summary: A MUST READ FOR ANYONE WHO LIVES NEAR THE COAST!!
Review: The raw intensity of Junger's description of the "perfect storm" in October of 1991 is enough to make this book an instant classic. As a summer resident of Cape Cod I felt the reality of the effects of this great storm when my Yacht Club in Orleans, Mass. was destroyed. If you live near the coast, you have no doubt felt the effects of the voracious sea. Mother nature is unforgiving, and we learn about her fierce strength in this gripping tale about the greatest storm of the century. I feel this book deserves more than a single read.

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Summary: Read it. Savor it. A great story teller.
Review: I just finished "The Perfect Storm", by Sebastian Junger. This is one book that you pick up in the afternoon, finish that night, look at it the next morning and wish that there was more. Amazing story.

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Summary: The finest non-fiction book I have ever read.
Review: Coming from the United kingdom,it is difficult to imagine the power and ferocity of the Atlantic Ocean.After reading the book you feel as if you have served on a fishing vessel.I found my self drawn deeper and deeper into the book until,half way through, you feel as if you are on the boat.It is true that the technical terms and abbreviations leave you lost on occasions but the true-life actions and commentary leave you in no doubt that that life is hard and the sea is cruel. The descrition of drowning and the rescue attempts by the helicopter of various other boats are heart stopping ,you find yourself wishing,almost praying for things to turn out right like in a movie-but this is real life. To read the book once is a joy.I would recommend that the moment you finish it you start reading it again.

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Summary: Overrated
Review: There are many interesting parts of the book: the history of fishing, dramatic rescues, weather education, ... But the books is supposed to be about the Andrea Gail, and it's not easy to write about a ship that sank with no survivors. Junger just has to make educated guesses. There is in fact very little about what happens to the Andrea Gail. It's mostly about the storm and what happens to other ships. I never found myself gripped by the book, as I did, for example, with Into Thin Air.

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Summary: Great Book!
Review: I hung on to every word of this book! As a meteorologist, I was thrilled at how in depth Junger was with regard to the actual storm! This book introduced me to a way of life that I had never known about before reading it. Every detail was flushed out and really made me feel like I was on that boat!

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Summary: I loved this book.
Review: Though you already know the outcome, the drama is intense. The story is skillfully told, both awesome and sad. I learned a lot and was sorry to finish this book.