A Storm Too Soon: A True Story of Disaster, Survival and an Incredible Rescue
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| Rating | : | 4.35 (895 Votes) |
| Asin | : | 1451683340 |
| Format Type | : | paperback |
| Number of Pages | : | 240 Pages |
| Publish Date | : | 2017-09-27 |
| Language | : | English |
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Cast adrift in the angry seas, the men seemed to have little chance of survival. --David Pitt . And, if it hadn’t been for a rescue effort that carried its own share of life-threatening risks, they would not have. From Booklist It was supposed to be a straightforward Atlantic crossing: three men in a sailboat, well ahead of the bad-weather season, sailing from Florida to Saint-Tropez, France. It’s a story of heroism, for sure (the captain, despite being seriously injured and near death, kept his two shipmates alive), but also of sheer terror. They had only a damaged life raft to keep them alive while they waited for rescue (a rescue that might never come, as they weren’t sure their distress beacon had worked). The three-man crew of the Sean Seamour II survived the ordeal, and the book is based on their memories. Readers of true-life adventures, especially those involving disaster and rescue at sea, should find this one very much to their liking. But
Michael J. . He is a sought-after lecturer who gives more than seventy presentations each year. He lives in Massachusetts. Tougias is the author of a number of books, including Rescue of the Bounty: Disaster and Survival in Superstorm Sandy; Overboard!; TheFinest Hours (with Case
The giant waves repeatedly toss the men out of their tiny vessel, and JP, with nine broken ribs, is hypothermic and on the verge of death.Trying to reach these survivors before it’s too late are four brave Coast Guardsmen battling hurricane-force winds in their Jayhawk helicopter. Hanging on to the raft are three men: a Canadian, a Brit, and their captain, JP de Lutz, a dual citizen of the United States and France. Also caught in the storm are three other boats, each one in a Mayday situation. With waves reaching an astounding eighty feet, lowering the helicopter into such chaos will be extremely dangerous. Of the ten people on these boats, only six will ever see land again. Spellbinding, harrowing, and meticulously researched, A Storm Too Soon is a vivid, heart-pounding narrative of survival, the power of the human spirit, and one of the most
Unbelievable true story masterfully written - don't miss it! seanseamour As one the miraculously rescued victims torn in-extremis from the wrath of un-forecasted, post-named ST Storm Andrea, I have hesitated to provide my so obviously biased opinion of the book. Commander Nevada Smith who led his HH-60 helicopter crew into this unforeseen maelstrom has opened the path.It is five going on six years since a series of miracles enabled us to relate our ordeal.Not the least of these miracles was the engagement in a totally unforeseen situation of this United St. Priceless Jeannie Walker (Award-Winning Author) My husband said he wanted to read this book slowly because he didn't want the story to end. If we were billionaires, we would give each member of the Coast Guard a million bucks for their courage and bravery in saving lives in raging seas. We would give another million bucks to Michael J. Tougias for putting into words this amazing story and so many others that are well worth reading. They are priceless.Jeannie Walker (Award-Winning Author) "Fighting the Devil" - A True Story of Consu. "the challenge of Search and Rescue and surviving a bad storm at" according to Mitchell Sogin. accurate and informative description of the challenge of Search and Rescue and surviving a bad storm at sea