The Perfect Storm: A True Story of Men Against the Sea – Sebastian JungerThis book’s account of the biggest northeaster storm of the (20th) century and its effect on the commercial fishing vessel Andrea Gail is fascinating. But equally interesting is much of the information related about the fishing industry, its history, the sea, storms, other vessels that were in trouble, Coast Guard rescue procedures, etc. This book really reads like a History Channel documentary.
The Perfect Storm builds slowly and inexorably to its tragic climax. The book weaves the history of the fishing industry and the science of predicting storms into the quotidian lives of those aboard the Andrea Gail and of others who would soon find themselves in the fury of the storm. Junger does a remarkable job of explaining a convergence of meteorological and human events in terms that make them both comprehensible and unforgettable.
Definitely recommended!!
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