The Finest Hours
The True Story of a Heroic Sea Rescue
Michael J. Tougias|Casey Sherman
The book recounts the daring 1952 Coast Guard rescue off the New England coast, where two oil tankers split in half during a nor'easter. It focuses on the four-man crew who braved the storm in a small lifeboat to save over 30 stranded sailors, highlighting themes of bravery and perseverance.
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