Captain Phil Harris, Blake Chavez
Captain Phil Harris, Blake Chavez
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Captain Phil Harris
The Legendary Crab Fisherman, Our Hero, Our Dad

Author: Blake Chavez, Josh Harris, Jake Harris, Steve Springer

Narrator: Pete Larkin

Unabridged: 6 hr 40 min

Format: Digital Audiobook Download

Publisher: Tantor Media

Published: 04/23/2013


Synopsis

Prior to his untimely death in 2010, Captain Phil Harris was a star of Discovery Channel's Deadliest Catch, the hit show that follows the exhilarating lives of Alaskan crab fishermen as they brave the vicious Bering Sea. He led his crew through hurricane-force winds and four-story-high waves, hauling in millions of pounds of crab and raking in millions of dollars.

Phil worked hard, but he played even harder. His life on shore—from his rebellious days to his tempestuous marriages, from his addictive habits to his fundamental American success story—could serve as a reality show in itself. He lived his life at Mach speed: the blitz of crab season, the six-figure paydays, the thunderous motorcycles, and the drug-fueled parties. High-speed chases and all-night blackjack binges were par for the course.

But as wild as Phil could be, he was always openhearted and infectiously friendly. He was a devoted friend, a loving father, a steadfast captain, and a hero to audiences across America and around the world.

His death in 2010, the result of stroke and heart failure at the age of fifty-three, left a hole in the hearts of millions. In this exclusive authorized biography, Phil's two surviving sons, Josh and Jake Harris, team up with bestselling author Steve Springer and coauthor Blake Chavez to share the thrilling story of Phil's remarkable life.

About Blake Chavez

Blake Chavez is coauthor, with Steve Springer, of Hard Luck: The Triumph and Tragedy of "Irish" Jerry Quarry.


Reviews

Goodreads review by Dale

This was a first reads giveaway lent to me to by a fellow Goodreader. This was a must read in my mind. Not only have I watched every season of the Deadliest Catch, but i watched the two specials that lead to the creation of the series by Thom Beers, The Deadliest Job in the World in 2000 and America'......more

Goodreads review by Dorothy

Millions of fans have followed the captains and their crews on Deadliest Catch for several seasons. One of the hardest seasons took place when Captain Phil Harris had a stroke and died. It was heartbreaking watching it unfold and to watch his sons and the rest of the fleet grieve his loss. This book,......more