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NORTH BY NORTHWESTERN: A SEAFARING FAMILY ON DEADLY ALASKAN WATERS PDF, EPUB, EBOOK Sig Hansen,Mark Sundeen | 320 pages | 12 Apr 2011 | St Martin's Press | 9780312672546 | English | New York, United States North by Northwestern: A Seafaring Family on Deadly Alaskan Waters PDF Book From there we motored another four hundred miles north through the Bering Sea, three days without sight of land. Want to Read saving…. Even if they insist they don't care about it, or that it's just a vehicle for the ego of skippers like Sig Hansen, The Deadliest Catch has been incredible good advertising for the industry, and unlike the movie The Perfect Storm, it stars people who actually work in the industry. It is an example I've heard before in the oral histories and it helps us better understand the differences in generations. I got the opportunity to meet Jonathan Hillstrand, Phil Harris shortly before he passed and his two sons. Mark Greaney Paperback Books. The end of the book brought tears to my eyes to see how the industry is run now, and how controlled things have become. I do not watch The Deadliest Catch gave up cable years ago now , but even I had heard of it and thought I would enjoy it. Mark Sundeen. I had to overnight by myself. Dec 08, John rated it really liked it. My parents didn't have to speak English much. Fishermen on the whole can be proud, stubborn and independent. A lot of the Norwegians of my parents' age were moving north, too. Web, Tablet, Phone, eReader. While John Jakobsen manned the wheel, Bjarne and I hauled the net and stacked it on deck, trying to keep it from tangling. Community Reviews. Average rating 3. Some stories were more interesting than others, and the book is outdated now that nearly 10 years has passed. What I really liked was the fact that Sig is a normal everyday guy that happens to have a very dangerous job for a living. A few parts, such as a description of what crabs are and how they live and move around on the ocean floor, is so similar in both books that it seems almost plagiarized. And after twenty years as a skipper on the commercial fishing vessel the Northwestern-- which was his father's before him--Sig has lived to tell the tales. After reading this book, I've also found watching Deadliest Catch to be a little more entertaining because I understand more of what's going on in the show. Get A Copy. Title: North By Northwestern. One night John Johannessen walked in. When he was twenty he came to Alaska and started working for my dad. Jun 09, Jane rated it really liked it. That's where the big boats were, that's where the captains were making big money, and that's where my father was. A must read for anyone who complains about their job…warning…make sure you drink a big mug of hot chocolate while reading it. So we had a multigenerational Norwegian community, and what we kids wanted most of all was to be men like our dads. Salmon fishing was fun, and the money was good, but in my mind, crab fishing was the major league. Feb 10, Travis Smith rated it it was amazing Shelves: first-reads-win. The real work began when the net — teeming with flopping fish — was stacked on deck. When I was a kid he was too old to do much hard work, but he liked to come anyway, just for fun; an old-timer who wanted to be with his family. Barbara Seawright. The older guys on the crew would just look at me, shake their heads, and say, "How the hell can you see that far? Then when he thought I wasn't looking, he stealthily tapped his cigarette and dropped the ash into my can of beer. North by Northwestern: A Seafaring Family on Deadly Alaskan Waters Writer This could use a revamp and new, updated edition release or a sequel. Lists with This Book. More about what the sea can do to men's minds would have been nice. About this product. Open Preview See a Problem? I picked this book up because I am fan of the tv show Deadliest Catch and one of my favorite boats on the show is the Northwestern. After salmon season I'd get off that boat and go to Norway to fish mackerel and cod. We slowly unfurled the thing from a drum on the stern, and once it was in the water, the top edge — called the cork line — floated on the surface while the bottom edge — the lead line — sank below. When Women Pray Hardcover T. My other grandfather's name was Jakob, and when I was born, each grandfather thought I should be his namesake. Mar 24, Angela Holland rated it really liked it. Towards the end of the book, they share stories of the present day Northwestern and how the three brothers have been very successful. Being that big, being named Fritjoff, and speaking with a funny accent made him a target. Only twelve years old, I was terrified and hid beneath the window in my room. Buy at Local Store Enter your zip code below to purchase from an indie close to you. It was a gruesome wound, like something you'd see on Frankenstein. This book has some of the most incredible fishing history I have ever read and it WILL give you a new respect for these guys. What I really liked was the fact that Sig is a normal everyday guy that happens to have a very dangerous job for a living. It was the height of summer and the weather was warm. He talks about close calls on the Northwestern and other vessels and about the rowdy 'wild west' atmosphere of Dutch Harbor- back in the day. It also analyses reviews to verify trustworthiness. This book is full of facts about Sig and those he knew. Its a true story about a family legacy of fishermen that brave the vast, unpredictable Bering Sea for Alaskan crab. If this was done any other way I think it would have lost its true-to-life flare. As much as I wanted to emulate him, I was just too young to dress like an old-timer. Other editions. Im confused A must read for anyone who complains about their job…warning…make sure you drink a big mug of hot chocolate while reading it. I really enjoyed this book and recommend reading it if I picked this book up because I am fan of the tv show Deadliest Catch and one of my favorite boats on the show is the Northwestern. Hansen tells the story of his Norwegian childhood, growing up in Ballard near Seattle, but he also tells the story of how the tough Norwegian who began fishing the Nordic seas came over to Washington with hopes of making more money and becoming a great fisherman. The history of the fishing industry and the shipping industry in Alaska was very interest The story of the Hansen family pulls you into th action from the prologue to the last chapter. I'm really glad that I did pick it up. North by Northwestern: A Seafaring Family on Deadly Alaskan Waters Reviews A lot of the Norwegians of my parents' age were moving north, too. I was wide-eyed with wonder. I idolized him. Average rating 3. Even though Sig wasn't a baby boomer, his life and upbringing are of that era. The history of the fishing industry and the shipping industry in Alaska was very interesting. Web, Tablet, Phone, eReader. Mar 24, Angela Holland rated it really liked it. Mom says she always knew I would become a fisherman. He paced around the house, and double-checked my gear. Or do I just do what I imagined a real man would do, and drink up? My parents debated. Illustrated Paperback Mark Twain. The story of this family, Sig's parents coming over to the Unitied S I really enjoyed this book, and not just because I got it for free. Some of the things Sig did as a child surprised me since it seems that Sig was a bit uptight. But a couple years now after the book was written, and Catch fans know that's not the case. Also, the way the narrative switches from his dad's story, to the boys' past, to the future can leave you feeling a bit disjointed at times, but he does a good job of letting you know whose past they're in. Diving into the Hansen family history stretching back to Norway, Sig Hansen leads you through the family's journey from Norway to America and their emergence as one of the most well-known fishing families in America. Overall enjoyable read. It syncs automatically with your account and allows you to read online or offline wherever you are. So I did. At the end of the season, I got my first official paycheck. North by Northwestern came out a year later than the Time Bandit book, and in many ways seems to copy the Time Bandit. Error rating book. I had discovered my ambition: I wanted to be a fisherman — and a man — like my father. The book is a nice tribute to his father and his family's heritage. I really enjoyed learning about their father and their backstories before Deadliest Catch.

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