August Gale: A Father and Daughter's Journey into the Storm
“A celebration of traditional family values and reconciliation.”—Kirkus Reviews"LikeThePerfect Storm, Barbara Walsh’s book vividly captures the fishermen who fought for their lives in an unforgiving sea. Her quest to redeem and understand her grandfather is a powerful story that will resonate with fathers, daughters and sons.August Galeis a hauntingjourney that readers will long remember." – Kate Braestrup,New York Timesbestselling author ofHere If You Need Me.“A wonderfully written tale of the sea and a far flung village of people surviving on the edge of the world, Barbara Walsh has plucked a historical event out of time and filled it with an emotional breadth rarely found in documentary or memoir writing.” – Jonathon King, Edgar Award-winning mystery author.“Barbara Walsh's lyrical story of her father and their journey into the tempest is gripping, heartwarming - and memorable. A terrific read.” – Jackie MacMullan, former Sports Illustrated and Boston Globe writer and author ofMagic and Bird: Basketball's Awed Couple.