Working on the Edge: Surviving In the World's Most Dangerous Profession: King Crab Fishing on Alaska's HighSeas
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55 Reviews
| From: Amazon Posted: Jan 22, 2008 Type: User Review |
Alaska king crab fishing
Great book! Told the stories in a factual manner with a bit of a sense of humor. Made me feel like I was there. Loved it and quickly have shared it with my sister to read.
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 5.00/5 |
| From: Amazon Posted: Nov 01, 2007 Type: User Review |
great book
this book is amazing, I couldn't put it down. it made me feel like I was actually on the boats with them.
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5.00/5 |
| From: Amazon Posted: Sep 02, 2007 Type: User Review |
Great read!
This book is a great add-on, if you are a fan of the deadliest catch on the discovery channel. It gives a true account of how the crab boom started and the crazy amount of money you could make in just a 29 day season. I really enjoyed this book...
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5.00/5 |
| From: Amazon Posted: Aug 28, 2007 Type: User Review |
Sincere and full of insight
I literally devoured the book. If you love the sea, and had some experience with it, it will be very easy to fully understand the powers that these people where facing. The story shows in a very plain manner the continuous struggle of mankind in...
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 4.00/5 |
| From: Amazon Posted: Aug 20, 2007 Type: User Review |
Working on the Edge (crab fishing)
I bought this book for my husband because he loves the tv show - actually, so do I! Anyway, he loved the book and is already asking me when I am going to order him more Spike Walker books. By the way, my husband doesn't usually like to read so I...
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5.00/5 |
| From: Amazon Posted: Jul 23, 2007 Type: User Review |
Working on the Edge - a review
This book about Alaskan crab fishing is somewhat dated, but it gives a wonderful first-hand account of what crab fishing was like 20 + years ago.
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4.00/5 |
| From: Amazon Posted: Jul 23, 2007 Type: User Review |
Solid
This book offers its reader the opportunity to experience the life an Alaskan crabber at a slightly more in-depth level than just "Deadliest Catch." It is a narrative that sequencely takes you through the exciting "glory days" of the crab...
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5.00/5 |
| From: Amazon Posted: Jul 22, 2007 Type: User Review |
Exciting and attention getting
Most people don't think about dangerous jobs, we just want and expect the goods and services they provide. Working on the Edge is a tale of harrowing experiences on the Bering Sea and the people who bring us our seafood. It is a tale of courage...
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5.00/5 |
| From: Amazon Posted: Jul 22, 2007 Type: User Review |
My Favorite Book Ever!
If you are a fan of the Dealiest Catch, you will love this book! If you are not a fan of the show, you will be after reading this book. This book is a page turner, and definately not a cure for insomnia. This book takes you where the show...
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5.00/5 |
| From: Amazon Posted: Jul 22, 2007 Type: User Review |
Working on the Edge
Sometimes tense, you-are-there descriptive, well written examples of the range of human physical and mental endurance in the quest for great reward.
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5.00/5 |
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