Search - In Harm's Way: The Sinking of the USS Indianapolis and the Extraordinary Story of Its Survivors

Great book! I highly recommend this book. A true story of one of the most tragic events of WWII. A real test of human courage and spirit.

Outstanding. The author draws you into every aspect of the story right through to the epilogue which left me in tears.

A fascinating account of one of the greatest (and most unknown) tragedies of WWII. I was often reading, dumbfounded at the series of incompetent mistakes the US Navy made over and over. Definitely a must-read. Once I got to the part with the sharks, I simply couldn't put it down and had to read to the end. I cannot fathom how these men managed to survive. Loved it and am eager to read more about the South Pacific aspect of WWII.

This is truly a remarkable book. It is absolutely amazing how these men survived the test of the sea with sharks swarming all around. Each of the men that were on the USS Indianapolis were true heroes. I had a little trouble with the politics that would condemn the captain and yet take responsibility for the military's failure to even recognize the ship as being unaccounted for. One of the best books I have ever read. I could hardly put it down. Doug Stanton does a great job at weaving the story. This is keeper for me.

Wow, what an ordeal these brave men went through. I had to skim a few parts in the beginning, but once the ship starts to sink you can't believe what they have to deal with and the Navy's incompetence that is totally covered up. Stuff like this should be in the
history books. I think it was a good read and was glad that I too now know the story of these Americans!