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In August of 1979, Nick Ward began the 600mile course of the UK's Fastnet Race with perfect weather. Within 48 hours, the deadliest storm in the history of modern sailing had blasted through the Irish Sea. By the time it had passed, it had thrown one of the world's most prestigious races into bedlam and taken the lives of fifteen sailors. Ward's boat, Grimalkin, was capsized again and again, and the skipper lost overboard; after hours of struggle, three of the crew fled the boat for the liferaft. Nick and his crewmate Gerry, both injured, unconscious, and presumed dead, were abandoned on the beleaguered yacht. Gerry died a few hours later, and Nick was left alone to face down a storm that has become legendary among sailors and racing fans alike. 'Left for Dead' is Nick Ward's harrowing and inspirational memoir of how he survived that dreadful night. After his dramatic rescue, Ward was overwhelmed by media and decided in 1980 not to speak of the incident again. It wasn't until this book's coauthor, Sinead O'Brien, approached him about the story that he began the personal writings that became this book. Here at last is the untold true story of an accident that has intrigued lovers of the sea for almost thirty years.
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- Q: What is the main theme of 'Left for Dead'? A: 'Left for Dead' is a memoir that recounts Nick Ward's harrowing experience during the 1979 Fastnet Race, where he faced one of the deadliest storms in modern sailing history.
- Q: Who is the author of this book? A: The book is authored by Nick Ward, with coauthor Sinead O'Brien, who helped bring this personal story to light.
- Q: What type of binding does the book have? A: 'Left for Dead' is available in a hardcover binding, ensuring durability and a quality reading experience.
- Q: How many pages does the book contain? A: The book contains a total of 208 pages, offering a detailed account of the events during the storm.
- Q: When was 'Left for Dead' published? A: 'Left for Dead' was published on August 7, 2007, marking the release of this compelling memoir.
- Q: Is there a specific edition of 'Left for Dead'? A: Yes, this book is the First Edition, providing readers with the original narrative as told by Nick Ward.
- Q: What age group is this book suitable for? A: 'Left for Dead' is suitable for adult readers, particularly those interested in sailing, survival stories, and historical accounts.
- Q: Does the book include any illustrations or photographs? A: The book primarily focuses on the narrative and does not emphasize illustrations or photographs, providing a textual account of the events.
- Q: What can readers expect from the writing style? A: Readers can expect a first-person narrative that is both harrowing and inspirational, capturing the intense emotions and experiences of survival at sea.
- Q: Is this book based on true events? A: Yes, 'Left for Dead' is based on true events from the 1979 Fastnet Race, detailing Nick Ward's real-life survival story.