The Master Chief's Sea Stories

USS Manitowoc (LST-1180)

De: Johnny Moye

Narrado por: Virtual Voice

In this acclaimed first volume of The Master Chief’s Sea Stories, we begin the remarkable journey of a southern Indiana hill boy destined to become a sailor. Spanning the first four years of his distinguished 27-year naval career, we follow the transformation of a shy, tentative youth into a battle-hardened Cold War sailor serving aboard one of the Atlantic Fleet’s most battle-efficient ships.
Join young Moye in his many adventures as he learns of life and the world around him. This, the beginning of an extraordinary voyage, will leave you hungry for more as subsequent volumes will provide.
Everyone loves a good story—try a thousand! Master Chief Moye masterfully recollects the events inspiring his transformation from a timid boy into a battle-ready Cold War sailor aboard one of the U.S. Navy’s most battle-efficient ships.
For centuries, sailors have shared tales of the sea. In that tradition, Moye’s stories are raw, honest, and deeply personal. Based on the daily journal he kept every day at sea, this autobiographical account offers a vivid look into experiences ranging from tragic to euphoric—sometimes within the same day.
More than just a memoir, this story is a window into Navy life in a bygone era, capturing defining moments of himself and his shipmates.
In this, the first in a series of Moye's Sea Stories, we’re engulfed in the life of a resilient young sailor faced with meaningful life lessons during extraordinarily difficult and amazing situations requiring unwavering dedication during an era marked by high expectations.
And hey—listen up, you can’t miss this story because it’s a no-shitter.

very detailed

this is a very interesting book of the Chiefs experiences at his first command. The virtual voice was pretty good but there was some irritating pads where you were able to differentiate from an actual actor. overall very good.

An Intriguing Story About the Life of a Sailor

Stories about sailors fighting wars are abundant. John Moye paints a rare picture of the more mundane aspects of a sailor's life in the post-Viet Nam era. With lively scenes of the interactions among and by the sailors, the book holds one's interest throughout. The virtual narration is surprisingly good, although one hears things like "one thousand three hundred fifteen hours" instead of "thirteen fifteen hours," which is a bit annoying.

One complaint about the production: When listening through the web browser, there are no track breaks--it is all one stream of talk. This makes it difficult to go back a chapter or two if you missed something.