The Perfect Storm by Sebastian Junger
This non-fiction book narrates the story of the Andrea Gail, a commercial fishing vessel that was lost at sea during the "Perfect Storm" of 1991. The author combines meteorological science, history, and personal accounts to paint a vivid picture of the harrowing ordeal faced by these six fishermen. The book also explores the dangerous profession of deep-sea fishing and the tight-knit communities that are affected by such tragedies.
The 2281st greatest book of all time
If you're interested in seeing the ranking details on this book go here
This book is on the following lists:
- 30th on Extreme Classics: The 100 Greatest Adventure Books of All Time (National Geographic Adventure Magazine)
- As if You Don't Have Enough to Read, Best Non-Fiction from the NY Times Writers (New York Times)
- Daily Telegraph's 100 Books of the Century, 1900-1999 (Daily Telegraph)