The Perfect Storm, Sebastian Junger
The Perfect Storm, Sebastian Junger
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The Perfect Storm

Author: Sebastian Junger

Narrator: Richard M. Davidson

Unabridged: 9 hr 25 min

Format: Digital Audiobook Download

Publisher: Recorded Books

Published: 05/16/2014

Categories: Nonfiction, Science, Nature


Synopsis

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 condudes the audiobook.

About Sebastian Junger

Sebastian Junger is the New York Times bestselling author of Tribe, War, Freedom, A Death in Belmont, Fire, and The Perfect Storm, and codirector of the documentary film Restrepo, which was nominated for an Academy Award. He is also the winner of a Peabody Award and the National Magazine Award for Reporting.


Reviews

Goodreads review by Matthew on October 19, 2017

This is a powerful and heart-wrenching true story. Many people are familiar with the movie – I saw it at the theater when it first came out in 2000. But, it wasn’t until now that I finally read it. It is the story of many different people and how they were affected by the Perfect Storm (also known as......more

Goodreads review by Dannii on March 28, 2016

"How do men act on a sinking ship? Do they hold each other? Do they pass around the whisky? Do they cry?" This is the heartbreaking true account of the last moments of those aboard the fateful last voyage of the Andrea Gail, the swordfish boat caught in the heart of the ocean during one of the worst......more

Goodreads review by Trevor on November 17, 2021

I am partial to gritty, tough bars where men eye you like they could pick you apart and hardened women wonder whether you would survive. But once the bluster eases, and if you return often, you can be accepted among some of the toughest people alive. It is a toughness tempered by pain, disappointmen......more

Goodreads review by Beth on October 04, 2007

I thought this would be a pretty interesting book - I had vaguely heard the story when the movie came out, although I haven't seen the movie. The Perfect Storm is a great name for the book, as the book revolved around the storm that took out the Andrea Gail. It gave a lot of good information about fi......more

Goodreads review by Ken on December 27, 2020

I couldn’t put it down. I had to keep reading until I finished. A whole variety of background stories, historical perspective, analysis, and best of all gripping adventure. No matter how much you respect the power of the ocean, this book will reinforce your respect. The movie was good, the book is W......more