The Raft

The Courageous Struggle of Three Naval Airmen against the Sea

De: Robert Trumbull

Narrado por: Grover Gardner

“The sinking of the plane was like a magician’s trick. It was there and then it was gone, and there was nothing left in our big, wet, darkening world but the three of us and a piece of rubber that was not yet a raft.”

In 1942, three men on an antisubmarine patrol flight became lost and pitched into the Pacific. The plane sank beneath them, carrying most of the survival gear down with it. For thirty-four scorching days and shivering nights, they faced the ocean terrors on a four-by-eight-foot rubber raft. They had no water, food, compass, or paddles—only their will to survive. But by feats of super endurance, they made their way to the South Sea isle of Puka Puka, having meandered 1,200 miles.

©1942 Henry Holt and Company, Inc. ©1970 by Robert Trumbull (P)1996 Blackstone Audio, Inc.

Reseñas de la Crítica

“This story of three men adrift in the Pacific, with few resources except courage and indomitable human spirit, is not only inspiring reading but a tribute to the human species and its will to survive.”

“[The story of] how these men maintained their sanity, their spirits, and the spark of life is a classic.”

“Engaging…[Grover Gardner] lets events speak for themselves, without adding gratuitous melodrama. His qualities as a seasoned reader make for effortless listening.”

“Listeners of any age will find this unbelievable gripping account of human resourcefulness and survival difficult to turn off…This tribute to human endurance is spellbinding.”

wonderful

loved this detailed piece of history. we listened as we traveled for 2 days, and passed time.

Great for all ages!

Our family took this audiobook with us on vacation last year and listened as we drove. The whole family enjoyed the book. Hard to believe men could live on the sea that long without supplies. Well worth listening to!

An inspiring story of human endurance

The author tells this inspiring story in an uncluttered, matter of fact way yet still fully conveys the physical, mental and emotional hardships endured by the survivors.

A good read

Overall I thoroughly enjoyed this book. The story of their survival as told through the chief’s eyes allowed me to feel, in part, their strength and resilience. The raft is on display at the Naval Air museum in Pensacola Florida. I recommend reading this book to everyone who has an interest in history and the human spirit.

man is amazing!

pulling through sure death, this hard fought crew showed what we are capable of. good story!