Rescue Warriors: The U.S. Coast Guard, America's Forgotten Heroes
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Rescue Warriors The U.S. Coast Guard, America's Forgotten Heroes (Hardcover) By David Helvarg RESCUE WARRIORS brings us into the daily lives of the members of the U.S. Coast Guard. Filled with excitement, adrenaline, and dozens of death-defying rescues at sea as well as on land, this is the book to shed a long overdue light on this oft-forgotten branch of our military apparatus and security apparatus. Helvarg’s book is a masterpiece of investigative adventure reporting – the definitive book on America’s forgotten heroes. David Helvarg is the author of The War Against the Greens, Blue Frontier, and 50 Ways to Save the Ocean. He lives in Richmond, California, near San Francisco Bay. Published: 2009 Pages: 384 Type: Hard Cover Size: 9.8 x 6.4 Reviews: "David Helvarg’s terrific new book takes you to the cutting edge of adventure as he rides along with the men and women of the U.S. Coast Guard. This in-depth and lively look at the history and changing missions of America’s “Rescue Warriors,” should be considered a must-read for anyone who loves the water or cares about the safety, security and stewardship of our nation from sea to shining sea." - Robert Kennedy Jr. "Vivid and powerful…stow this volume next to the chart case" - Bill McKibben, author of Deep Economy "Readers will agree with the author that the Coast Guard is the only American military service that needs more money and publicity" - Kirkus Reviews