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Beyond All Limits
My mind and body were being tortured beyond their limits, my soul deprived of comfort
From the moment sea water overrides the pumps of a sinking ship, the fight for life begins. Faced with diminishing odds and imminent death, all people are tested to the depths of their souls and Mark Smith's story is no exception.
As the days go by, the mind becomes contorted and twisted like the thrashing, breaking waves all around. Hunger infused thoughts throw all morals out the window. The body is crying out for food and it becomes all to easy to justify eating the man who lies next to you; consuming him if he dies, before his blood goes cold.
Mark Smith is softly spoken; his voice is not the boom of a commanding captain. It is his calm approach that allows him to quietly take charge, coolly facing deadly situations at sea. Mark's ability to think clearly in times of chaos, combined with his astonishing will to live, helped him defy death and ultimately saved his life.
An amazing story of survival, this book is a 'must read'. Everyone of us has to face a judgement day.
From the moment sea water overrides the pumps of a sinking ship, the fight for life begins. Faced with diminishing odds and imminent death, all people are tested to the depths of their souls and Mark Smith's story is no exception.
As the days go by, the mind becomes contorted and twisted like the thrashing, breaking waves all around. Hunger infused thoughts throw all morals out the window. The body is crying out for food and it becomes all to easy to justify eating the man who lies next to you; consuming him if he dies, before his blood goes cold.
Mark Smith is softly spoken; his voice is not the boom of a commanding captain. It is his calm approach that allows him to quietly take charge, coolly facing deadly situations at sea. Mark's ability to think clearly in times of chaos, combined with his astonishing will to live, helped him defy death and ultimately saved his life.
An amazing story of survival, this book is a 'must read'. Everyone of us has to face a judgement day.
235 pages, Paperback
First published November 1, 2007
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June 28, 2021
Shaking story of how the author and his friend ended up spending days in a life raft, battling every hour to stay alive.
I met the author in a marina while passing through with our ship. He shared parts of his story and gifted the book to our crew. Although it was a good book, I wish I had read it before I met him. The ending left many things open and some questions remained unanswered. It really just felt like an abrupt ending.
Nevertheless, I learned a thing or two about the importance of safety equipment onboard and what the human body can do to stay alive.
I met the author in a marina while passing through with our ship. He shared parts of his story and gifted the book to our crew. Although it was a good book, I wish I had read it before I met him. The ending left many things open and some questions remained unanswered. It really just felt like an abrupt ending.
Nevertheless, I learned a thing or two about the importance of safety equipment onboard and what the human body can do to stay alive.
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December 1, 2014
Awesome story! Serious adventure.
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