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Book Synopsis: 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).
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Experience the heart-pounding and true-to-life tale of heroism and survival in "The Finest Hours: The True Story of the U.S. Coast Guard's Most Daring Sea Rescue". This compelling story, which inspired a major motion picture from Disney, is filled with non-stop action and gripping suspense that will keep you on the edge of your seat.
Set in the winter of 1952, a violent Nor’easter unleashes its fury upon New England, leaving two oil tankers in grave danger. In the midst of this chaos, four young Coast Guardsmen are given a suicide mission - to rescue the stranded seamen in a tiny lifeboat. Led by Bernie Webber, this courageous crew embarks on a treacherous journey, risking their own lives to save others.
As they navigate through the howling winds and seventy-foot seas, the crew faces incredible challenges and overwhelming odds. Stripped of navigation and unsure of their own fate, Webber and his team stumble upon the wounded ship in the darkness, with more than thirty men praying for salvation. The question arises - how will they rescue all these men with their tiny lifeboat?
"The Finest Hours" is a stunning testament to the indomitable human spirit and the relentless pursuit of heroism. With scenes that will leave you breathless and characters that will stay with you long after you've turned the last page, this book promises an unforgettable journey into the depths of bravery and sacrifice.
Don't miss out on this blockbuster account of tragedy at sea. Get your copy of "The Finest Hours: The True Story of the U.S. Coast Guard's Most Daring Sea Rescue" today and immerse yourself in a gripping, real-life adventure.
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