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Earth Sciences - Coming Back Alive: The True Story of the Most Harrowing Search and Rescue Mission Ever Attempted on Alaska's High Seas

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Book Synopsis: When the fishing vessel La Conte sinks suddenly at night in one-hundred-mile-per-hour winds and record ninety-foot seas during a savage storm in January 1998, her five crewmen are left to drift without a life raft in the freezing Alaskan waters and survive as best they can. One hundred fifty miles away, in Sitka, Alaska, an H-60 Jayhawk helicopter lifts off from America's most remote Coast Guard base in the hopes of tracking down an anonymous Mayday signal. A fisherman's worst nightmare has become a Coast Guard crew's desperate mission. As the crew of the La Conte begin to die one by one, those sworn to watch over them risk everything to pull off the rescue of the century. Spike Walker's memoir of his years as a deckhand in Alaska, Working on the Edge, was hailed by James A. Michner as "masterful . . . will become the definitive account of this perilous trade, an addition to the literature of the sea." In Coming Back Alive, Walker has crafted his most devastating book to date. Meticulously researched through hundreds of hours of taped interviews with the survivors, this is the true account of the La Conte's final voyage and the relationship between Alaskan fishermen and the search and rescue crews who risk their lives to save them.

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Experience the gripping tale of survival and courage with "Coming Back Alive: The True Story of the Most Harrowing Search and Rescue Mission Ever Attempted on Alaska's High Seas". This captivating book takes you on a heart-pounding journey as the crew of the fishing vessel, La Conte, battles against unimaginable odds in the freezing Alaskan waters. With its meticulously researched accounts and raw emotions, this is a must-read for anyone fascinated by true stories of resilience.

Get ready to be immersed in the world of extreme bravery and selflessness. When the La Conte sinks during a brutal storm, leaving its crew stranded without a life raft, a desperate Mayday signal sets off a chain of events that leads to an extraordinary rescue mission. As you follow each crew member's harrowing experience, you'll witness the remarkable dedication of the Coast Guard crew who risk their lives to save others.

Author Spike Walker, known for his masterful storytelling in "Working on the Edge," takes it to another level in "Coming Back Alive." Drawing from hundreds of hours of intense interviews with the survivors, Walker brings their voices to life and provides an in-depth look at the profound bond between Alaskan fishermen and the search and rescue crews who become their lifeline.

Don't miss out on the opportunity to read this riveting account of survival against all odds. Discover the true heroes of Alaska's treacherous waters and be inspired by their unwavering determination. Order your copy of "Coming Back Alive" today and join the incredible journey of resilience, courage, and the will to survive.Order now!

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