Customer Reviews

Adrift(CD)(Unabr.)

5 star:		(36)
4 star:		(10)
3 star:		(2)
2 star:		(0)
1 star:		(2)

 

 

I read this book for the first time about ten years ago and I have never forgotten it. It was one of the most compelling, absorbing books I've ever read, if not the most. How he survives is truly amazing, and this story belongs in the collection of anyone with an interest in true stories of survival. It made me wonder how I would handle such a situation, and would I be tough enough to make it. I'm sure anyone who reads this will ask themselves the very same questions.

This book was an excellent, true story, adventure. This is an autobiography written by Steven Callahan. There was plenty of action with just the right amount of true facts. It was the type of story everyone wants to say,"ya i did that!" but, no one really wants to do it. It was well written with a lot of factual input that the narrator had either read or heard about on tis way around the atlantic in his sailbout beforehe went "Adrift." I would recommend this book to anyone looking for a good adventure especially sailors. There were two things I did not like about the book. One, that he was adrift for seventy-six days, which it states on the cover of the book. When hope of rescue comes about and its not the 76th day, you know that there is still awhile before he is rescued. Another downfall were the pictures. I liked them a lot and thought they were vary helpful to decipher the things he was doing. The problem with them was that they where placed haphazardly throughout the book. You will see a picture and then a couple of pages later it will talk about the event in the picture, giving the story away. I definitely will give this book 5 stars.

A true story that is written to be as compelling as the ordeal itself. It will make you realize how strong man can be when faced with vitrually no hope and minimal supplies.

I read this book at the recommendation of my father. I had broken my leg and was immobile and alone on the 2nd floor of a house in Charleston, SC. I couldn't put his book down until I had finished it. Callahan's account of his daunting, aimless attempt to reach land alive will make anyone appreciate what they have and that they don't know the meaning of desperation, uncertainty, hopelessness and perseverance. I felt lucky to only have a broken leg once I finished this book. I highly recommend it.

This book is one of the most fascinating books I've ever read. The very brave struggle of a man who has to use his ultimate cleverness to survive. He discribes his feelings of loneliness in a very fine way. I've read it several times. In my opinion: a very good book.

I had the pleasure of becoming friends with Stevens parents, Ed & Doris Calahan, which is the reason I read the book. Reading this book, has made me a much safer boater. Every time I set out, I think about Stevans chiling reconstruction of his amazing survival.How anyone could have the strenth to survive the intense hardship and complete hopelessness of being totally alone for so long is a true testiment to his strong character. A riviting, must read for boaters and anyone who likes a superb, edge of your seat story.Hats off to you Stevan, say Hi to your parnets for me. Ken Woodman

Both my husband I and read this book. While we were both disturbed at what a risky endeavor solo was, it does not take away from Callahan's inspirational tale of survival. For me, the (true) story will never be forgotten and I have enjoyed sharing some of the experiences I read about with friends, marvelling at his determination. One bummer though. I wanted desperately to know more about what he is doing these days. More on how it changed his life. I also think that there were some good lessons in the book for sailors.

I'm glad, in a sick way, that this happened to Steve Callahan because it happened, it happened to someone else, he happened to live through it and I happened to read the book. After reading this story, I'm just glad that it didn't *happen* to me! You know, it's funny.. I read this book on my Honeymoon cruise through the Mediterranean.. freaked me out, boy.

This is a very exciting true-story book. Callahan can describe his feeling in that moment and also a situation that most of us couldn't and even don't want to be with it. When you read this book you will feel as if you were with him ,feel his pain. Highly recommend

Steven Callahan's story is masterfully told. This was a book I could not put down. As a Naval Water Survival Instructor the knowledge gain by his experience will help me to prepare others who may find themselves in like circumstance. Thank you Mr. Callahan.