Aquanaut

Name: Aquanaut
Brand: Penguin Random House NZ
SKU: 9781405944106
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A Life Beneath The Surface – The Inside Story of the Thai Cave Rescue

By Rick Stanton

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Summary

Aquanaut by Rick Stanton is a gripping memoir that chronicles the life and daring underwater adventures of one of the world’s most renowned cave divers. The book delves into Stanton's thrilling experiences and achievements, providing insights into the challenges and triumphs of deep-water rescues and explorations, all told with the authenticity and passion of someone who has pushed the limits of human endeavour below the surface.
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Book Hero Magic created this recommendation. While it's new and still learning, it may not be perfect - your feedback is welcome! IS THIS YOUR NEXT READ?

You might enjoy this gripping memoir if you're fascinated by real-life tales of adventure, courage, and underwater exploration. Written by an expert cave diver, it delves into the challenges and thrills of navigating perilous underwater environments, offering an insider's look into rescue missions and the world beneath the waves. If you appreciate stories of triumph against all odds, this book will capture your imagination and keep you hooked.

Aquanaut

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Watched by the world with bated breath, read the enthralling inside story of the Thai Cave Rescue from leading rescuer Rick Stanton.

Thailand, July 2018. Twelve boys and their football coach vanish into Tham Luang caves.

Rick Stanton, a retired Midlands firefighter, races to save them. The boys have been missing for days. Each hour, their chance of escape shrinks. Rick must swim, crawl and squeeze through treacherously tight submerged tunnels hunting for them.

But that is not the impossible part. Because if by some miracle they're alive, then somehow Rick must bring the boys back out again...

He doesn't know it yet, but all his life he's been training for this very moment.

Book Hero Magic summarised reviews for this book. While it's new and still learning, it may not be perfect - your feedback is welcome! HOW HAS THIS BEEN REVIEWED?

Aquanaut by Rick Stanton is praised for its thrilling recount of a major rescue mission, described as captivating and behind-the-scenes. The writing is commended for its humour and self-deprecation, making it a compelling read even for those unfamiliar with diving.

Book Details

INFORMATION

ISBN: 9781405944106

Publisher: Penguin Books Ltd

Format: Paperback / softback

Date Published: 25 August 2022

Country: United Kingdom

Imprint: Penguin Books Ltd

Audience: General / adult, Tertiary education, Professional and scholarly

DIMENSIONS

Spine width: 27.0mm

Width: 129.0mm

Height: 198.0mm

Weight: 309g

Pages: 448

Collections

Biography & Memoir Education & Reference Explorer & Adventurer Biographies Non-Fiction Penguin Books Rick Stanton Science & Nature Sports

About the Author

Rick Stanton MBE GM has quietly spent forty years on his 'hobby' of exploring caves around the world, steadily building his unique skill set as he defied limits, pushed boundaries, and discovered parts of the earth that had never been seen before. In 2018, he found himself on the world's stage when he and John discovered the Wild Boars alive, trapped inside Thailand's flooded Tham Luang cave. Rick carefully planned and then successfully executed one of the most noteworthy rescue missions on record.