Promising Forecast: A Miracle Rescue at Sea

Arthur J Higbee

ISBN 10: 0615787436 / ISBN 13: 9780615787435

Published by Fish and Other Tales, Llp, 2013

About this Item

Promising Forecast is the true story of five men who start out on a well-planned and exciting deep-sea fishing trip that quickly turns into a harrowing experience. Without any warning, their boat suddenly sinks thirty miles offshore. Shocked and disoriented, they find themselves stranded and helpless in the water for almost nineteen hours with only lifejackets and a strong will to live. Each man reacts as the realities of danger and death confront them. They share their fears, thoughts and feelings while facing challenge after challenge as they struggle to survive this seemingly hopeless situation. Against overwhelming odds, all five men are miraculously rescued and the authors live to tell the tale of their physical, mental and spiritual experiences . and how it has affected their perspectives on life today. A good read for men, women and young adults alike.

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Bibliographic Details

• Title: Promising Forecast: A Miracle Rescue at Sea
• Publisher: Fish and Other Tales, Llp
• Publication Date: 2013
• Language: English
• ISBN 10: 0615787436
• ISBN 13: 9780615787435
• Binding: Paperback
• Condition: Good

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Synopsis

Promising Forecast is the true story of five men who start out on a well-planned and exciting deep-sea fishing trip that quickly turns into a harrowing experience. Without any warning, their boat suddenly sinks thirty miles offshore. Shocked and disoriented, they find themselves stranded and helpless in the water for almost nineteen hours with only lifejackets and a strong will to live. Each man reacts as the realities of danger and death confront them. They share their fears, thoughts and feelings while facing challenge after challenge as they struggle to survive this seemingly hopeless situation. Against overwhelming odds, all five men are miraculously rescued and the authors live to tell the tale of their physical, mental and spiritual experiences ... and how it has affected their perspectives on life today. A good read for men, women and young adults alike.

About the Author

Daniel David Jones (better known as "Dave") was born and raised in South Jersey where he still resides with his wife, Barbara, and five children: Lisa, Laura, Lynn, Daniel and David. He is a union carpenter and is still a die-hard fisherman who loves his family and life. He has shared his story at churches and family retreats from coast to coast. The short story version of Promising Forecast has been published in five major magazines and Outdoor Life Networks re-enacted a segment on their "This Happened To Me" television series. Arthur J. Higbee (better known as "Art") was born in Jamaica, Queens, New York and moved to Northfield, New Jersey, in the late 1950's where he still lives today with his wife, Anna, and children Joe and Jessie. He is a practicing chiropractor and continues to fish, surf and enjoy all the available water activities he can, now sharing them with not only his children, but also with his grandson, Patrick, his best buddy.