Search - The Hungry Ocean : A Swordboat Captain's Journey

A lot of this book focuses on the author as being a female in an almost exclusively male field. Stories aren't that fascinating and I found myself wandering a lot.

Not as lyrical and inspiring as some ocean travel or adventure stories, but it sure gives you the feel of the life of professional fishermen aboard a swordfish long-liner. If you took notes you could fit out your own expedition. Great read about something you wouldn't want to actually DO for two days staight, let alone a month! The book gives a new appreciation for the next swordfish or tuna steak you eat.

Linda Greenlaw can not only fish, she can tell a tale like no other. I have immensly enjoyed reading several of her books thus far. This book tells of one particular fishing trip aboard The Hanna Boden, the ship that Linda captained for years, and as many know was also the sister ship to The Andrea Gail, the ill faited longliner featured in Sebastian Youngers The Perfect Storm. Anyone who enjoys adventure, comedy, drama, fiction or nonficiton will find something to enjoy here, as Linda details the ups and downs of life spent longlining for swordfish on Grand Banks of the Atlantic ocean.

Linda is an incredible author. Her story is totally captivating. I couldn't put this book down (and I hate fishing!). Consequently, I am now working my way thru all of her books.

Great companion text to The Discovery Channel's new series: "Swords: Life on the Line"

Cpt Linda Greenlaw has been there and done that for many many years, and tells her story.

This was a very good book. I liked the fact that Linda is doing a job in a male dominated industry. You go girl!!