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I told God that if he would let us survive this night, I would make it mean something worthwhile. And then, somehow, I felt calmer than I have ever felt. Unreasonably so. Irrationally so. I looked over the scene of our wrecked life and I smileda crazy smile for sureand I looked through the dark at the mad beauty of it.Jean SilverwoodAn exhilarating truelife adventure of one familys extraordinary sea voyage of selfdiscovery and survival, tragedy and triumphSuccessful businessman John Silverwood and his wife, Jean, both experienced sailors, decided the time was right to give their four children a taste of thrilling life on the high seas. And indeed their journey aboard the fiftyfivefoot catamaran Emerald Jane would have many extraordinary and profound moments, whether it was the peaceful latenight watches John enjoyed under the stunning celestial sky or the elation shared by the whole family at the sight of blissful pods of dolphin and migrating tortoises. John and Jean had hoped to use the trip as a teaching opportunity, with theEmerald Jane as a floating classroom in which to instruct their children in important lessonsnot only about the natural world but about the beauty of human life when stripped down to its essence, far from the trappings of civilization.Yet rather than flourishing amid the new freedoms and responsibilities thrust upon them, the children were sometimes confused, frightened, resentful. The two oldest, fourteenyearold Ben and twelveyearold Amelia, missed their friends and the comfortable life left behind in San Diego, while the two youngest, Jack, seven, and Camille, three, picked up on the stressful currents running above and below the surfacefor throughout the journey, the Silverwood family found its bonds tested as never before.John and Jean, whose marriage had weathered its share of storms, would wonder again if they had taken on too much as the physical, emotional, and financial strains of caring for the expensive catamaran and their children brought old resentments to the surface.Johns dream trip that began on Long Island Sound ended almost two years later as a nightmare in treacherous waters off a remote atoll in French Polynesia, where, in an explosion of awesome violence, the terrifying brunt of the oceans anger fell upon the Emerald Jane.Gradually, in the crucible of the sea, a stronger, more closely knit unit was forged. The Silverwoods became a crew. Then they became a family again. But just as it seemed to them that they had mastered every challenge, their world was shattered in a splitsecond of unimaginable horror. Now their real challenge began, forcing them to fight for their very lives.
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- Q: What is the main theme of 'Black Wave: A Family's Adventure at Sea and the Disaster That Saved Them'? A: 'Black Wave' explores themes of family bonding, adventure, survival, and the transformative power of challenges faced during a sea voyage.
- Q: Who is the author of this memoir? A: The author of 'Black Wave' is John Silverwood, who recounts his family's extraordinary journey at sea.
- Q: What is the format of the book? A: 'Black Wave' is available in a hardcover format, which is durable and suitable for both reading and display.
- Q: How many pages does 'Black Wave' contain? A: 'Black Wave' has a total of 240 pages, providing an in-depth look at the Silverwood family's adventure.
- Q: What condition is the book in? A: 'Black Wave' is listed as a new book, ensuring that it is in excellent condition for readers.
- Q: When was 'Black Wave' published? A: 'Black Wave' was published on July 1, 2008.
- Q: What age group is 'Black Wave' suitable for? A: 'Black Wave' is suitable for readers of various ages, particularly those interested in family adventures, survival stories, and memoirs.
- Q: Does 'Black Wave' contain illustrations or photographs? A: The book primarily focuses on the narrative of the Silverwood family's journey and does not feature illustrations or photographs.
- Q: Is 'Black Wave' part of a series or a standalone book? A: 'Black Wave' is a standalone memoir, not part of a series.
- Q: What can readers learn from 'Black Wave'? A: Readers can gain insights into resilience, the importance of family connections, and the challenges of life at sea, as well as the lessons learned from overcoming adversity.