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 enlarge | Author: Spike Walker
Publisher: St. Martin's Griffin
Category: Book
List Price: $15.95
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Avg. Customer Rating:  56 reviews
Sales Rank: 13131
Media: Paperback
Edition: 1st pbk. ed
Number Of Items: 1
Pages: 312
Shipping Weight (lbs): 0.8
Dimensions (in): 9 x 6.1 x 0.8
ISBN: 0312089244
Dewey Decimal Number: 639.544
EAN: 9780312089245
ASIN: 0312089244
Publication Date: March 15, 1993
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 Sincere and full of insight August 28, 2007
I literally devoured the book. If you love the sea, and had some experience with it, it will be very easy to fully understand the powers that these people where facing. The story shows in a very plain manner the continuous struggle of mankind in order to take advantage of the earth's resources. It shows many aspects of human nature: Love for the sea. Thirst for adventure and freedom. GREED, and what men can face in order to satisfy it. And (something that people who have been in the sea for a while completely understand), the incredibly simple and strong relationship that develops between crewmates.
I enjoyed very much reading this book
 Working on the Edge (crab fishing) August 20, 2007
I bought this book for my husband because he loves the tv show - actually, so do I! Anyway, he loved the book and is already asking me when I am going to order him more Spike Walker books. By the way, my husband doesn't usually like to read so I was particularly impressed that he liked this book.
Working on the Edge - a review July 23, 2007
This book about Alaskan crab fishing is somewhat dated, but it gives a wonderful first-hand account of what crab fishing was like 20 + years ago.
Solid July 23, 2007
This book offers its reader the opportunity to experience the life an Alaskan crabber at a slightly more in-depth level than just "Deadliest Catch." It is a narrative that sequencely takes you through the exciting "glory days" of the crab industry. The book is full of interesting facts and insights; however, the style flows like a suspense as you await each amazing event of these true stories.
Exciting and attention getting July 22, 2007
Most people don't think about dangerous jobs, we just want and expect the goods and services they provide. Working on the Edge is a tale of harrowing experiences on the Bering Sea and the people who bring us our seafood. It is a tale of courage and at times what seems like a bit of insanity, to do what they do. The author puts you right in the mix. I highly recommend the book to those who may feel complacent in their jobs, be glad you are where you are.
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