This story is extraordinary even for survival stories. I didn't expect that part of the story to be included in the book. I have to write it on a piece of paper anyway so I can't copy and paste it. : The True Stories of Lt. Wayne Cotes, SHOT DOWN: The true story of pilot Howard Snyder and the crew of the B-17 Susan Ruth. Reading something like this, feeling the terror and death surrounding the characters, and then realizing they are not "characters" but actual people who have lived through said events makes the experience way more...meaningful. I heard that this is going to be made into a movie. That broke my heart to think of the complete inability to do anything for the situation. Refresh and try again. Enter your mobile number or email address below and we'll send you a link to download the free Kindle App. by Scribner Book Company, The Finest Hours: The True Story of the U.S. Coast Guard's Most Daring Sea Rescue. The children's editions reduced the number of individuals directly discussed in the book and it removed the sections detailing things like how the oil tankers were constructed. To get the free app, enter your mobile phone number. Just recalling parts of the book takes me to the place of sombre respectful silence, Reviewed in the United Kingdom on August 30, 2017. We cannot guarantee that every book is in the library. Admittedly, I tore through it in 2 sessions and enjoyed it very much. This feels like the type of typical "local lore" story that fills small book shops across the Vacationland of Cape Cod. Please try again. These amazing stories show not only heroism, but also the supernatural. There was an error retrieving your Wish Lists. Tiny asked my dad to take his wallet because he had a bad feeling that he would not survive. This feels like the type of typical "local lore" story that fills small book shops across the Vacationland of Cape Cod. And the men that are still alive have to figure out how to survive and try to make the correct choices. This is one of the few times that I thought the movie was better tan the book because I saw the movie and I got more out of it like how it would feel if I was in that situation, on the ship or rescuing the people from the ship, but the book didn't have enough description but I still liked it. In the winter of 1952, New England was battered by the most brutal nor'easter in years. “Reputation is what men and women think of us; character is what God and angels know of us. It’s a scary place to be. Throughout the book there are many examples of bravery and leadership. A fascinating piece of history this book goes into detail the events of this rescue. Does anyone have any good notes chapter by chapter? Bring your club to Amazon Book Clubs, start a new book club and invite your friends to join, or find a club that’s right for you for free. These Coastguard people didn't have to choose to continue the rescue under the conditions they faced in that storm. There's a problem loading this menu right now. In February 1952, New England was being battered by one of the worst nor'easters in years, and two oil tankers, the Pendleton and the Fort Mercer, both broke in two. Coast guards that braved the whole thing and found no-one to save, out of this world. A great recounting of 3 days in the winter of 1952 when brave coast guardsmen simply "did the job" and rescued dozens from 2 ship wrecks. The Finest Hours tells the story of when two of these ships were violently torn apart during one stormy night and the heroic efforts of the US Coast Guard to rescue those onboard. This shopping feature will continue to load items when the Enter key is pressed. My sister and I finally finished listening to this. It also analyzes reviews to verify trustworthiness. The Finest Hours (Young Readers Edition): The True Story of a Heroic Sea Rescue (True Rescue Series), Deadliest Sea: The Untold Story Behind the Greatest Rescue in Coast Guard History, Fatal Forecast: An Incredible True Tale of Disaster and Survival at Sea, A Storm Too Soon (Young Readers Edition): A Remarkable True Survival Story in 80-Foot Seas (True Rescue Series), L.E.O. The second half was filled with facts, statistics, comparisons of boats and subsequent similar or dissimilar tragedies, etc, and I had a hard time slogging through that much dry information. I gave this book 5 stars not only because of the personal connection, but because it is so-well researched, accurate and gives credit where credit is due...to those brave, selfless Coast Guard rescuers who literally put their lives on the line, and grieved the loss of Tiny Myers for the remainder of their lives. My dad, Fred Brown, was a survivor of the SS Pendleton. Unbelievable true story of a 4' 9" 97lbs Green Beret Captain Vietnam 67-71 Silver Star, 2 Bronze Stars, & 2 Purple Hearts 101st Airborne 3rd SF Group. We need to see this example in our culture. The Finest Hours is about one of the most dangerous rescue missions in the history of the U.S. Coast Guard, and I spent 13 years of active and reserve duty in the Coast Guard. My teacher allows us to take notes and use them on the test. It truly was a miracle rescue! It was fascinating to read how they were able to pull it off, with little to no technology and in seas that rival the scene of the small fishing boat climbing a tower of water in the perfect storm.
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