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| Fatal Forecast: An Incredible True Tale of Disaster and Survival at Sea | 
| Author: Michael J. Tougias
Publisher: Scribner
Category: Book
List Price: $24.00
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Avg. Customer Rating:  11 reviews
Sales Rank: 638293
Format: Bargain Price
Media: Hardcover
Number Of Items: 1
Pages: 240
Shipping Weight (lbs): 0.9
Dimensions (in): 9.2 x 6.1 x 1
Dewey Decimal Number: 910.916345
ASIN: B0013L6DU6
Publication Date: July 17, 2007
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| Customer Reviews:
 Fatal Forecast September 21, 2007
4 out of 4 found this review helpful
Spellbinding! An amazing true story of a fishing trip that turned into a disaster. Excellent writing and the author weaves multi-tales of many people caught in this non-forcasted storm. Very readable, the book you can't put down!
harrowing story on the Georges Bank... September 17, 2007
10 out of 10 found this review helpful
I was totally enthralled by this true story of 2 fishing boats from Massachusetts caught in a ferocious storm off the Georges Bank. A storm as severe as 'the Perfect Storm' exept no on knew this one was coming because of a malfunctioning weather buoy in the Bank. Michael Tougias writes a well-researched almost documentary style epic with no filler. The brave fishermen and heroes of the Coast Guard stand out. The will to survive and what it takes for one man to survive is amazing.
No need for a bookmark..... July 21, 2007
6 out of 6 found this review helpful
Make some time for yourself because it's going to be very hard to put this down once you start reading! Amazing story and a very well written account. Grab a few tissues and enjoy.
Awesome Story July 20, 2007
3 out of 3 found this review helpful
Michael Tougias is exceptionally adept at putting together the histories and events surrounding men and their families that make their living off of the sea. As he did in "Ten Hours Until Dawn", his previous book, Mr. Tougias tells the story in "Fatal Forecast" of men caught in the most violent weather at sea. This fascinating true story of mariners dealing with the worst that nature can offer is a worthy example of the author's ample talent. I would urge anyone that has an interest in the sea to place this remarkable book at the top of their reading list.
wow July 16, 2007
8 out of 8 found this review helpful
I was 17 when the storm occurred and remember it as if it were yesterday. The captain of the Fair Wind was my uncle's nephew and his fiancee is my cousin so he was a very prolific part of our family. This book helped bring closure to so many things for me.
There were also so many things that I never realized about the lobster fishing industry. The research in this book is nothing short of exceptional. I also know personally how professional the author was when he did his research.
Congratulations on a job well done.
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