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Summary: I was there.
Review: Although I have yet to read this book, the reviews sound true to life. I was a USCG Lifeboat crew member in 1961-62, stationed at Sullivan's Island Lifeboat Station, Sullivan's Island, SC. The Coast Guard has turned that station over to the US Park Service. I was there on a visit in 2000, and it broke my heart to see the "old girl" relegated to living quarters for Park Service personnel. Something MUST be done to preserve the remaining Coast Guard Lifeboat stations.
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Summary: Easy-reading, but very eye-opening and inspiring
Review: Although the book was a nice, easy read, I was involved to the point where I couldn't put it down and wanted to know more about the Coast Guard. These men and women of the small lifeboat stations are true heroes. Thanks to Dennis Noble for telling their history and story. I was inspired so much by the desire to become a part of such an amazing tradition and responsibility that I visited my Coast Guard recruiter to join.
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Summary: Unsung heroes
Review: Dennis Noble has really opened up the door to the little known life behind the U.S. Coast Guards small boat units. Being a civilian and having been raised around the Great Lakes, I have always held a great appreciation for the Coast Guard small boat units. After reading Mr. Noble's work, my appreciation has heightened. If only the public was only more aware of the sacrafices these young men and women give to protect our nations waterways that go unnoticed on a daily basis. Lifeboat Sailors is definitely a great read.
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Summary: Been there done that..........
Review: I was stationed at Station Willapa Bay , Washington from 1974 to 1977. The first time out on a 44ft MLB we had 25ft breakers to play with. What a ride. Spent time at the MLB School at Cape Disappoinment. Had the time of my life with the small boats. Great book. A must read if you what to know about the Coast Guard search and rescue. All of Dennis books are great..........
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Summary: Lifeboat Sailors
Review: I was very impressed at this very well written book. Mr. Noble is retired from the Coast Guard and is very knowledgeable about the traditions and history of the finest life saving service in the world. Mr. Noble is able to show both sides, good and bad, of the Coast Guard small boat stations. I would recommend this book to anyone interested in Coast Guard history as well as someone wanting to join the Coast Guard.
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Summary: Lifeboat Sailors
Review: I was very impressed at this very well written book. Mr. Noble is retired from the Coast Guard and is very knowledgeable about the traditions and history of the finest life saving service in the world. Mr. Noble is able to show both sides, good and bad, of the Coast Guard small boat stations. I would recommend this book to anyone interested in Coast Guard history as well as someone wanting to join the Coast Guard.
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Summary: A Rare Insight to a Mysterious World
Review: This book offered a rare and informative insight into the world of US Coast Guard lifeboat stations and the sailors that man them. It gave great first hand insights into the day to day operations of a lifeboat station and a very informative history of the stations from the early days of the lifesaving service to the modern lifeboat station. A great read and a must for anyone in or wanting to be in the US Coast Guard!!!!!!
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Summary: Lifeboats to the rescue!
Review: This is a very well researched, fast paced look at the world of U.S. Coast Guard smallboat stations. These are the folks who come to the aid of mariners in distress, wherever and whenever called. Since it is virtually the only book on the subject I have nothing but praise for it. Having served at a smallboat station in Fla I agree with Senior Chief Noble's assertion that Coasties at stations do have an inferiority complex, compared to those afloat. It's part of the CG psyche and probably will be for quite awhile.This is a great book with plenty of spine tingling stories about those who "have to go out, but don't have to come back." Check it out. I also recommend "Sea of Grass" by Charles Fuss about the USCG war on drugs on the high seas, and "The Coast Guard at War" by Alex Larzelere about the USCG's role in Vietnam.
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Summary: Outstanding and Compelling!
Review: This is an important book told in authentic and entertaining fashion. Dennis Noble is a talented and important American author. Within every segment of this book is a piece of history is cast. This is a first hand telling of the plight of the Coast Guard - with the care of one who knows his words will weigh heavily on the coasties out there in the waves.
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Summary: An Exceptional Story.
Review: This is the only work available that gives such a personalized and accurate account of life at modern day USCG lifeboat stations. It provides a rare and insightful glimpse at the lives of these courageous people, their day to day challenges, and the rescues they perform. You will learn something here about who they are as individuals, the feelings of elation experienced after a difficult rescue, and the sorrow caused by the loss of comrades in the line of duty. This is a book about ordinary people rising to meet the extraordinary challenges of a dangerous and unforgiving environment. Sadly, it is apparent from reading this book that they are now facing an even more ominous challenge, that of preserving their age-old traditions in spite of an increasingly out of touch bureaucracy. This is a singular work, in a short space it provides as much insight on its subject as one can get without actually living it. Highly Recommended.
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