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Adrift

76 Days Lost at Sea

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Adrift

By: Steven Callahan
Narrated by: Steven Callahan
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About this listen

 Before The Perfect Storm, before In the Heart of the Sea, Steven Callahan's Adrift chronicled one of the most astounding voyages of the century and one of the great sea adventures of all time. In some ways the model for the new wave of adventure books, Adrift is now an undeniable seafaring classic, a riveting firsthand account by the only man known to have survived for more than a month alone at sea, fighting for his life in an inflatable raft after his small sloop capsized only six days from port.

Racked by hunger, buffeted by storms, scorched by the tropical sun, Callahan drifted for 1,800 miles, fighting off sharks with a makeshift spear and watching as nine ships passed him by. "A real human drama that delves deeply into man's survival instincts (Library Journal), Adrift is a story of anguish and horror, of undying heroism, hope, and survival, and a must-read for any adventure lover.

©2002 Steven Callahan (P)2007 Brilliance Audio, Inc. Adventure Travel Travel Writing & Commentary

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Critic reviews

"An utterly absorbing saga." ( Newsweek)

"Fascinating...a clearly written ocean yarn in which the stakes are high and a brave man wins through." (Wall Street Journal)
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What made the experience of listening to Adrift the most enjoyable?

The auther described his surroundings so well you had a mental picture of it.

Who was your favorite character and why?

There was only one character which was the sailer.

What about the narrator’s performance did you like?

He read the book calmly but also expressed the excitement of catching a fish, or the overwhelming feeling of helplessness in the current surroundings.

Was this a book you wanted to listen to all in one sitting?

No.

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A fantastic account of survival at sea from start to finish, truly inspiring. An absolute must listen!

Fantastic story of human survival

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it was a book I found hard to put down it was really interesting for me

brilliant writing skills

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I saw a short video clip on the internet about this story and was intrigued enough to download the audio book. A fascinating story of one man’s survival against the odds. Steven’s survival was down to his adventurous nature, collecting other shipwreck survivor stories and applying what he’d learned along with his own determination to survive. He’s clearly a lot more clever than he gives himself credit for and it was a fascinating observation of one man versus the weather, the ocean and its inhabitants and the daily struggle both inwardly and outwardly when you spend 2.5 months alone at sea.

A compelling read from the start

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Really enjoyed. He addresses many aspects of the experience, not just the practicalities. Huge depth of emotion, without overwhelming.

Incredible story read by the author

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Felt I was experiencing the whole event whilst listening.
Amazing and also respect you for your survival techniques and staying strong

Absolutely fantastic

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I loved this amazing survival story. Callahan's pragmatism in the face of despair is truly Inspiring.

The ultimate Survival Story

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loved hearing this story. a man alone, in the sea, learning about his insignificance and demons.
beautifully told.

what a story!

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Enjoyable entertaining and jaw dropping story about extreme risks and rewards resulting in the survival of Steve Callahan

A witty yet captivating survival story

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Great book told well. If you like adventure you will like his. emotional and captivating

amazing story of human spirit

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