Wind, Waves, and a Suicidal Boat: Personal Stories from the Most Dangerous Job in the World

By Chris White

Book Overview

In his twenty-five year occupation as an Alaskan commercial fisherman, known as the most dangerous job in the world, Chris White has experienced a great deal of what most only imagine. From horrendous... This description may be from another edition of this product.

• Format: Paperback
• Language: English
• ISBN: 0759688206
• ISBN13: 9780759688209
• Release Date: July 2002
• Publisher: 1st Book Library
• Length: 124 Pages
• Weight: 0.45 lbs.
• Dimensions: 0.3" x 6.1" x 9.1"

Customer Reviews

Drenched with adventure

This guy might seem crazy for his scrapes with death and injury, but I finally got what he was talking about in his Prologue "Risking for your life". It's a really personal story of his growth that comes across with excitement in spades to the reader. There are 100 mph storms, a sinking and funny stuff to boot. Plus, I thought it was interesting how the traditional life of an Alaskan commercial fisherman is being affected by globalization. But in the end I felt there is still hope for that lifestyle, partly because his fisheries are very well managed.Pretty cool hearing from a guy who's been there and back, and can write about it well. He left me feeling drenched and appreciating his work.