Fatal Forecast: An Incredible True Tale of Disaster and Survival at Sea Paperback – Illustrated, June 9, 2009

Another Tougias documentary that takes the reader into the middle of a disaster. His narration not only tells the details but the emotion of the survivors in an easy to read manner. Don't be surprised if you can't stop reading.

Good book

I liked this story because it is a true happening in the lives of fishermen. After reading this I will never look at a fish dinner in the same way.I will look at it as thank you fisherman for braving the elements and working your heart out for this meal of fish. Deep sea fishing has been done since the beginning of time and the strength of the ocean is unbelievable,,,,,, some waves in this story 40 to 70 feet high. Also the courage that these individuals have on guestionable trips when unforecasted storms arise. They are courageous.The women and families in their life walk the widows walk of relief when they come home. It’s a way of life that serves us all a good fish dinner. We ,,,, very few will look at our culinary enjoyment with this full understanding.

Gripping, thrilling, intense, moving, emotion stimulating. Real life and personal. So interesting and well-written I read it completely in 5 hours.

This book kept me interested from beginning to end. I like how the author explains terms a non-nautical person would not ordinarily know. I also enjoyed the side stories which gave more insight to the people in the book.

Michael Tougias provides a thrilling true story of survival against all odds in the forbidding seas of the George's Bank in November. The skill and courage of the men involved is inspiring. This is a classic man against nature tale and it is told with such precision and feeling that the reader feels part of the story. It kept me turning the pages until the final section, where unfortunately Tougias gets bogged down in postscript details. Nevertheless, I highly recommend this book to anyone who enjoys adventures, especially if they venture onto the ocean.

This is another story from the "perfect storm" that blasted New England in 1980. The bravery and heroism of all involved is amazing, especially Ernie Hazard, who somehow survived both his ship sinking and the storm by finding and hanging on to a life raft before being rescued.I could not put this book down. The author did another great job capturing the details that kept me involved in the story and rooting for the fishermen.

This book was recommended to me by a friend. I’m not a big reader but once I started reading this book, I couldn’t put it down. The author gives an incredible story. Painting a picture of what when wrong with a group of fishermen who found themselves in the middle of a horrific storm. Strongly recommend you read this story! One of the best books I have ever read.

I liked the intensity of mankind against the power of nature

I always thought the "Perfect Storm" was the best written account of experiencing a horrendous storm at sea. Fatal Forecast outshines it and is just riveting from the start.

Written in a simple, almost novel like manner. I found this book extremely easy to get into and follow; there is little in the way of technical jargon, statistics or plethora of names, dates etc.What is delivered is a very interesting ‘story’ of disaster and survival without any of the unnecessary drama, heroism or padding often found in first person accounts.An easier, simpler read than The Finest Hours.

Bought as a gift

interesting