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Captain Phil Harris: The Legendary Crab Fisherman, Our Hero, Our Dad, Josh and Jake Harris, Blake Chavez, Steve Springer (Kindle Book) 4 out of 5 stars.
From amazon:
"Prior to his untimely death in 2010, Captain Phil Harris was a star of Discovery Channel’s Deadliest Catch, the hit show that follows the exhilarating lives of Alaskan crab fishermen as they brave the vicious Bering Sea. He led his crew through hurricane-force winds and fourstory- high waves, hauling in millions of pounds of crab and raking in millions of dollars.
Phil worked hard, but he played even harder. His life on shore—from his rebellious days to his tempestuous marriages, from his addictive habits to his fundamental American success story—could serve as a reality show in itself. He lived his life at Mach speed: the blitz of crab season, the six-figure paydays, the thunderous motorcycles, and the drug-fueled parties. High-speed chases and all-night blackjack binges were par for the course.
But as wild as Phil could be, he was always openhearted and infectiously friendly. He was a devoted friend, a loving father, a steadfast captain, and a hero to audiences across America and around the world.
His death in 2010, the result of stroke and heart failure at the age of fifty-three, left a hole in the hearts of millions. In this exclusive authorized biography, Phil’s two surviving sons, Josh and Jake Harris, team up with bestselling author Steve Springer and coauthor Blake Chavez to share the thrilling story of Phil’s remarkable life."
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I've watched Deadliest Catch for a long time--though I can't remember when I started watching it (probably in the second season, I reckon), I always had a soft spot in my heart for the curmudgeonly Phil Harris. He was so much fun to watch on the show! I was so bummed when he died, dammit! Not long after his death his sons got together with a couple of co-authors and penned the story of their Dad's most interesting life. Phil lived life the hard way, which made for a sadly entertaining story. He had a lot of demons, but, for all his faults, he meant to be a down-deep pretty decent guy. I already knew much of Phil's story from the show and its various tributes to him after his passing, but this was still a good, quick read.
From amazon:
"Prior to his untimely death in 2010, Captain Phil Harris was a star of Discovery Channel’s Deadliest Catch, the hit show that follows the exhilarating lives of Alaskan crab fishermen as they brave the vicious Bering Sea. He led his crew through hurricane-force winds and fourstory- high waves, hauling in millions of pounds of crab and raking in millions of dollars.
Phil worked hard, but he played even harder. His life on shore—from his rebellious days to his tempestuous marriages, from his addictive habits to his fundamental American success story—could serve as a reality show in itself. He lived his life at Mach speed: the blitz of crab season, the six-figure paydays, the thunderous motorcycles, and the drug-fueled parties. High-speed chases and all-night blackjack binges were par for the course.
But as wild as Phil could be, he was always openhearted and infectiously friendly. He was a devoted friend, a loving father, a steadfast captain, and a hero to audiences across America and around the world.
His death in 2010, the result of stroke and heart failure at the age of fifty-three, left a hole in the hearts of millions. In this exclusive authorized biography, Phil’s two surviving sons, Josh and Jake Harris, team up with bestselling author Steve Springer and coauthor Blake Chavez to share the thrilling story of Phil’s remarkable life."
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I've watched Deadliest Catch for a long time--though I can't remember when I started watching it (probably in the second season, I reckon), I always had a soft spot in my heart for the curmudgeonly Phil Harris. He was so much fun to watch on the show! I was so bummed when he died, dammit! Not long after his death his sons got together with a couple of co-authors and penned the story of their Dad's most interesting life. Phil lived life the hard way, which made for a sadly entertaining story. He had a lot of demons, but, for all his faults, he meant to be a down-deep pretty decent guy. I already knew much of Phil's story from the show and its various tributes to him after his passing, but this was still a good, quick read.
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