Book · 2018 · Business & Economics
Into the Raging Sea: Thirty-three mariners, one megastorm and the sinking of El Faro
Why people recommend it
Into the Raging Sea: Thirty-three mariners, one megastorm and the sinking of El Faro by Rachel Slade is a work of narrative non-fiction detailing the tragic fate of a ship and its crew caught in a devastating hurricane. On The Book Review podcast, host Pamela Paul introduced Rachel Slade to discuss the harrowing true story behind the sinking of the El Faro and the extensive reporting required to uncover the events. Tina Jordan, speaking on the same podcast, praised Slade's work as a standout example of narrative non-fiction, selecting it as one of her favorite runner-up books of the year due to its compelling and deeply empathetic journalistic style. Throughout the episode segments, both Paul and Jordan emphasized the meticulous research and gripping storytelling that brought the thirty-three mariners' stories to light, cementing the book's reputation as a powerful and unforgettable maritime tragedy that resonates deeply with readers of narrative non-fiction.
Who recommended it
- Pamela Paul Recommended
- Tina Jordan Recommended
Pamela Paul — 3 mentions
“Rachel Slade will tell us about her new book into the Raging Sea 33 Mariners one megga storm and the sinking of alaro”
“she is the author of into the Raging Sea 33 Mariners one megga storm and the sinking of Pharaoh”
“the book again is into the Raging Sea 33 Mariners one Mega storm and the sinking of Al Pharaoh by Rachel”
Tina Jordan — 1 mention
“so Rachel Slade's book into the Raging Sea is the kind of narrative non-fiction that I love”
Also mentioned in the same episodes
Other mentions (1: passing, ad reads, own books)
“and that in itself is a taale that I document pretty thoroughly in the book”