The Power of Positive Fishing

The Finest Hours: The True Story of the U.S. Coast Guard’s Most Daring Sea Rescue (co-authored with Casey Sherman) “A gripping read!” -- James Bradley, author of Flags of our Fathers “A blockbuster account of tragedy at sea…gives a ‘you-are-there’ feel.” * Providence Journal * Overboard! A True Bluewater Odyssey of Disaster and Survival “A heart-pounding account of the storm that tore apart a forty-five-foot sailboat. Author Michael Tougias is the master of the weather-related disaster book.” * The Boston Globe * “Overboard is a beautiful story deserving of a good cry.” * Gatehouse News Service * “Tougias has a knack for weaving thoroughly absorbing stories – adventure fans need this one! * Booklist * Fatal Forecast: An Incredible True Tale of Disaster and Survival at Sea “A passionately recounted peril-at-sea adventure...described with excruciating intensity. A blustery seafarer's delight, rendered with gusto.” * Kirkus Reviews * “Tougias spins a marvelous and terrifying yarn....this is a breathtaking book.” * Los Angeles Times * “Tougias's terrifying tale will stun you...leaving you breathless, exhilarated, and finally amazed.” * Providence Journal * “Ernie Hazard’s experiences, as related by Tougias, deserve a place as a classic of sea survival history.” * The Boston Globe * “Tougias spins a dramatic saga. . . . (He) has written eighteen books and this is among his most gripping.” * National Geographic Adventure Magazine * Ten Hours Until Dawn “The best story of peril at sea since Sebastian Junger’s Perfect Storm. Superb!” * Booklist * “What a story! Tougias’ research and writing make the reader feel as if they are onboard the Can Do during the Blizzard of ’78.” -- Governor Michael Dukakis “An incredible tale of heroism and sacrifice.” -- Nathaniel Philbrick, National Book Award Winner A Storm Too Soon “By depicting the event from the perspective of both the rescued and the rescuers and focusing only on key moments and details, Tougias creates a suspenseful, tautly rendered story that leaves readers breathless but well-satisfied. Heart-pounding action for the avid armchair adventurer.” * Kirkus Reviews * “The riveting, meticulously researched “A Storm Too Soon” tells the true-life tale of an incredible rescue” * New York Post * “Tougias deftly switches from heart-pounding details of the rescue to the personal stories of the boat’s crew and those of the rescue team. The result is a well-researched and suspenseful read.” * Publishers Weekly * “Already a maven of maritime books with Overboard! and Fatal Forecast, Tougias cinches that title here. Working in the present tense Tougias lets the story tell itself, and what a story! Any one reading (A Storm Too Soon) will laud Tougias’ success.” * Providence Journal * “I'm not a big fan of fishing essays because they always seem to fall flat compared to the experience itself. And I didn't think the idea of two guys alternating stories could work. But Michael and Adam hit it out of the park. They are both terrific storytellers and this book is fun and lively and heartwarming. From a harrowing tale of swimming with sharks in the Bahamas to seals and dolphins and ocean sunfish on the Cape, they make a life on the water come alive. Besides, I am always a sucker for books on striped bass or Cape Cod.” -- Tom Rosenbauer, author of The Orvis Fly-Fishing Guide and host of the The Orvis Fly Fishing podcast “This is an unusual fishing book that is much more about life than it is the sporting pursuit of fish. With recreational angling as the genesis of their friendship, Gamble and Tougias utilize fishing thematically to masterfully blend anecdotes, metaphors, and philosophical ideas to grip the reader. But throughout its prose, gems of angling insight suddenly emerge that will enlighten even a salty veteran. This book will surely entertain anglers and non-anglers alike.” -- Alan Caolo, author of Sight-Fishing for Striped Bass “I truly enjoyed this book. Forming real friendships in adulthood is rare, but a shared love for fishing is a powerful thing. Tougias and Gamble weave together a story that proves the bond between ‘fishing buddies’ is stronger than the term would suggest, as time spent together in the pursuit of fish can lead to meaningful human connection.” -- Kevin Blinko, Editor-in-Chief, On The Water “You’ll feel like you’re on the water with the authors as they use their skiff not only to pursue fish, but as a brainstorming center to cope with life’s many challenges. This moving story proves the benefits of fishing go far beyond bent rods or fish in the cooler.” -- John Skinner, fishing author and videographer “The Power of Positive Fishing reads like a feisty, offbeat personal journal, shared by its two authors… It brims with philosophical, often very humorous commentary on the ways and means of how men talk when they get together... Chapters alternating between the writers harmonize and accentuate their journey and overflows with salty stories and thoughtful honesty.” * Cape Cod Times *