The Finest Hours by Michael J Tougias
The story behind the major motion picture from Disney--starring Chris Pine, Eric Bana, and Casey Affleck--written by a recognized master of the genre--a blockbuster account of tragedy at sea (The Providence Journal). It's the winter of 1952 and a ferocious Nor'easter is pounding New England with howling winds and seventy-foot seas. Two oil tankers get caught in the violent storm off Cape Cod, its fury splitting the massive ships in two. Back on shore are four young Coast Guardsmen who are given a suicide mission. They must save the lives of the seamen left stranded in the killer storm, and they have to do it in a tiny lifeboat. The crew is led by Bernie Webber, who has to rely on prayer and the courage of his three crewmembers to pull off the impossible. As Webber and his crew sail into the teeth of the storm, each man comes to the realization that he may not come back alive. They've lost all navigation and have no idea where the stranded seaman are, and have no idea how to get back home. Whether by sheer luck or divine intervention, the crew stumbles upon the wounded ship in the darkness. More than thirty men appear at the railings of the SS Pendleton, all hoping to be saved. Once again, Webber and his crew face a daunting challenge. How can they rescue all these men with their tiny lifeboat? Dripping with suspense and high-stakes human drama, The Finest Hours has incredible and astonishing true-to-life heroism and action-packed rescue scenes. This marvelous and terrifying yarn (Los Angeles Times) deserves a place as a classic of survival at sea (The Boston Globe).
John S. Burk is an outdoor writer, photographer, and historian from central Massachusetts. He has authored or edited more than a dozen books and guides, including AMC's Massachusetts Trail Guide, New England National Scenic Trail Map and Guide, and Bay Circuit Trail Map and Guide. He has also contributed to AMC Outdoors, Northern Woodlands, Natural New England, Sanctuary, and other publications. To see more of his work, visit johnburk.zenfolio.com. Alison O'Leary is a longtime journalist, public speaker, and the author of two books, including Inns and Adventures: A History and Explorer's Guide to New Hampshire, Vermont and the Berkshires. She resides in Southeastern Massachusetts. Michael Tougias is a New York Times best-selling author and co-author of 25 books. He is best known for his seven nonfiction survival books: So Close to Home, The Finest Hours, Ten Hours Until Dawn, A Storm Too Soon, Overboard, Rescue of the Bounty, and Fatal Forecast. He also wrote several nature books, including Quabbin and the award-winning memoir There's a Porcupine in My Outhouse. His latest inspirational book is Derek's Gift. Tougias lectures on all of his books, as well as on sharing what he has learned about overcoming adversity and decision-making from survivors and rescuers. Learn more at michaeltougias.com.
| SKU | Unavailable |
| ISBN 13 | 9781501127175 |
| ISBN 10 | 1501127179 |
| Title | The Finest Hours |
| Author | Michael J Tougias |
| Condition | Unavailable |
| Binding Type | Paperback |
| Publisher | Pocket Books |
| Year published | 2015-12-29 |
| Number of pages | 352 |
| Cover note | Book picture is for illustrative purposes only, actual binding, cover or edition may vary. |
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