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Summary: what happened to Meg Lukens Noonan?
Review: After reading this book, I was both very sad and very angry. If there is a God that is fair, then all 5 should have survived or all 5 died. There were no miracles here. It was survival of the fittest. Mark and John were just plain ole alcoholics, and could not deal with reality, let alone a disaster of this magnitude. Their alcohol soaked brains gave into drinking saltwater - Stupid. Meg was unfortunate to get caught in the rigging, so her wounds were too bad to allow her to survive long. Brad and Debbie were lucky that they were not injured or dependent on drugs or alcohol. Yep, it was plain old "survival of the fittest". No miracles. One thing that bothered me, was that none of the men offerred Meg any clothes. Instead they let her sit there for 4 days in nothing but a shirt. (she was not even wearing any underwear). Insensitive, pathetic and cruel!!! If there is a God that is fair, why didn't He perform a miracle to let Meg survive? She seemed the most innocent of the bunch. The reason I gave this book 5 stars is that it was well writen and detailed of the account, and has made me re-examine my own values. I am going to try to enjoy life to the fullest.Kevin Daugherty
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Summary: Very Disturbing Story
Review: After reading this book, I was both very sad and very angry. If there is a God that is fair, then all 5 should have survived or all 5 died. There were no miracles here. It was survival of the fittest. Mark and John were just plain ole alcoholics, and could not deal with reality, let alone a disaster of this magnitude. Their alcohol soaked brains gave into drinking saltwater - Stupid. Meg was unfortunate to get caught in the rigging, so her wounds were too bad to allow her to survive long. Brad and Debbie were lucky that they were not injured or dependent on drugs or alcohol. Yep, it was plain old "survival of the fittest". No miracles. One thing that bothered me, was that none of the men offerred Meg any clothes. Instead they let her sit there for 4 days in nothing but a shirt. (she was not even wearing any underwear). Insensitive, pathetic and cruel!!! If there is a God that is fair, why didn't He perform a miracle to let Meg survive? She seemed the most innocent of the bunch. The reason I gave this book 5 stars is that it was well writen and detailed of the account, and has made me re-examine my own values. I am going to try to enjoy life to the fullest. Kevin Daugherty
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Summary: Albatross
Review: Deborah Scaling Kiley spoke at a meeting for battered women that I was attending. She spoke of the abuse she had suffered as a child at the hands of a heartless step-father who is now a politician, and her survival from that. Then she proceeded to tell us the story in this book. Hearing her speak of the hideous horrors she had to endure, and then reading them in this book inspired me to be a survivor, not a victim. She now speaks about being a survivor, and is very well spoken. When reading her book, it helps to know that this woman really has CHOSEN to become a survior, and she is an inspiration to all women.
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Summary: Not just for sailors!
Review: Deborah Scaling Kiley spoke at a meeting for battered women that I was attending. She spoke of the abuse she had suffered as a child at the hands of a heartless step-father who is now a politician, and her survival from that. Then she proceeded to tell us the story in this book. Hearing her speak of the hideous horrors she had to endure, and then reading them in this book inspired me to be a survivor, not a victim. She now speaks about being a survivor, and is very well spoken. When reading her book, it helps to know that this woman really has CHOSEN to become a survior, and she is an inspiration to all women.
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Summary: ALBATROSS
Review: I THINK THIS IS THE SAME BOOK, BUT WITH A DIFFERENT TITLE, AS THE ALBATROSS BY DEBRORAH KILING SCALEY AND MEG NOONAN. FASCINATING STORY...VERY INSPIRING.
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Summary: ALBATROSS
Review: I THINK THIS IS THE SAME BOOK, BUT WITH A DIFFERENT TITLE, AS THE ALBATROSS BY DEBRORAH KILING SCALEY AND MEG NOONAN. FASCINATING STORY...VERY INSPIRING.
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Summary: Perfection
Review: This book was absolutely amazing. It describes very accurately a first-hand account of 5 strangers being trapped at sea. I picked up the book one night around 6PM; five hours later, I was at the back cover (when I should have been studying for a test). The book is a THRILLER that will keep you wanting to read more and more. I had the privilege of meeting Ms. Scaling Kiley, and I would have to say that she is just as nice as the book is excellent. It's a must have.
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Summary: Perfection
Review: This book was absolutely amazing. It describes very accurately a first-hand account of 5 strangers being trapped at sea. I picked up the book one night around 6PM; five hours later, I was at the back cover (when I should have been studying for a test). The book is a THRILLER that will keep you wanting to read more and more. I had the privilege of meeting Ms. Scaling Kiley, and I would have to say that she is just as nice as the book is excellent. It's a must have.
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Summary: Awsomely written thriller
Review: This book was an awsome book that was so thrilling i read it in two days. It's not like other books such as In the heart of the sea or knockdown or the perfect storm because those books go into a lot of background details which can be extremely boring. This book doesn't do that because it is a first hand account so there is no maybes or this probobly happened or any of that stuff. It was very exiting yet sad to sea the affects of what happened on people and their lives. I thought it was great...........so will you.
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Summary: Awsomely written thriller
Review: This book was an awsome book that was so thrilling i read it in two days. It's not like other books such as In the heart of the sea or knockdown or the perfect storm because those books go into a lot of background details which can be extremely boring. This book doesn't do that because it is a first hand account so there is no maybes or this probobly happened or any of that stuff. It was very exiting yet sad to sea the affects of what happened on people and their lives. I thought it was great...........so will you.
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