Brotherhood of the Fin: A Coast Guard Rescue Swimmer's Story [Paperback]

Gerald R. Hoover (Author)

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Paperback: 192 pages
Publisher: Wheatmark (June 2007)
Language: English
ISBN-10: 1587367440
ISBN-13: 978-1587367441
Product Dimensions: 22.9 x 15.2 x 1.1 cm
Shipping Weight: 295 g
Amazon Bestsellers Rank: #493,695 in Books (See Top 100 in Books)
- #30 in Books > Science > Earth Sciences > Atmospheric Sciences > Hurricanes

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Jerry Hoover retired from the Coast Guard in May 2006 with more deployments than any other rescue swimmer in the history of the program. His career ended with the greatest search-and-rescue effort in the history of mankind, Katrina. In Brotherhood of the Fin, Jerry recounts his transformation from ordinary Joe to seasoned life-saving veteran.

Narrow escapes and heartbreaking life-and-death decisions are a part of every swimmer's life. Jerry puts us in the middle of the action as we discover how he learns to overcome the fear of his own death, put mission above personal feelings, and live with the responsibility of being someone's last hope.

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Amazon.com: 4.6 out of 5 stars (19 customer reviews)

4 of 4 people found the following review helpful

5.0 out of 5 stars Best book I ever read!, Jun 29 2007

By Gale Barker-Green - Published on Amazon.com

This review is from: Brotherhood of the Fin: A Coast Guard Rescue Swimmer's Story (Paperback)

This book is so well written. I have read many that are not as well thought out and reviewed by the writer; but this writer obviously really went over every detail and made sure it read well. The organization of the book is also one of the best. It seems a kind of beginning rather than just a focus on one career and eventual retirement. This should continue as a series covering many other AST Swimmer stories as well as how the experiences may affect and lead to improvements towards future more successful Search and Rescue Missions. This book also shows how vital and important the AST Rescue Swimmer program is since it's recent inception in the Coast Guard (only the last ~22 years). Now, countless people have been saved who could not have helped themselves into the rescue basket for hoist - who have gone on and had continued successful lives after their rescue. This is important to everyone - especially if you should need rescue one day....

3 of 3 people found the following review helpful

5.0 out of 5 stars Alway's curious..., Dec 11 2011

By BeckleyS - Published on Amazon.com

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This review is from: Brotherhood of the Fin: A Coast Guard Rescue Swimmer's Story (Paperback)

I have always wanted to learn more about the USCG and this book was an interesting and amazing account that provided me with a whole new level of respect for what these people do everyday!

3 of 3 people found the following review helpful

4.0 out of 5 stars Eye opening, Dec 11 2011

By S. Deaton - Published on Amazon.com

This review is from: Brotherhood of the Fin: A Coast Guard Rescue Swimmer's Story (Paperback)

I had never given much thought to the people who serve in the Coast Guard or what they do. This really made me realize how dedicated they are and how dangerous their job can be, both in training and in implementing rescues. Makes me feel safer when out doing the deep sea fishing I love.

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