{"title":"Rachel Slade","description":"\u003cp\u003eExplore the gripping works of Rachel Slade, an accomplished author and journalist renowned for her meticulous storytelling and immersive narratives. With a focus on biography and memoir, Slade captivates readers by delving into real-life stories that are both compelling and enlightening.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003cp\u003eOne of her most notable works, \u003cem\u003eInto the Raging Sea\u003c\/em\u003e, brilliantly exemplifies her talent for investigative writing. This book offers a harrowing account of the El Faro disaster, blending comprehensive research with heart-stopping storytelling to unravel the tragic events that led to the loss of the cargo ship and its crew. Rachel Slade's ability to weave factual detail with engaging narrative ensures a reading experience that is as educational as it is enthralling.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003cp\u003eWhether you are seeking to broaden your understanding of maritime history or you simply enjoy a gripping true-life tale, Rachel Slade's work is an essential addition to any collection. Dive into her books and discover the profound insights and compelling storytelling that make her a distinguished voice in the realm of biography and memoir.\u003c\/p\u003e","products":[{"product_id":"into-the-raging-sea-by-rachel-slade-9780008302474","title":"Into the Raging Sea","description":"\u003cdiv class=\"book-description\"\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eIn the tradition of \u003cem\u003eThe Perfect Storm\u003c\/em\u003e and \u003cem\u003eInto Thin Air\u003c\/em\u003e, Rachel Slade’s \u003cem\u003eInto the Raging Sea\u003c\/em\u003e is a nail-biting account of the sinking of the container ship \u003cem\u003eEl Faro\u003c\/em\u003e, the crew of thirty-three who perished onboard, and the destructive forces of globalisation that put the ship in harm’s way.\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003cp\u003eOn October 1, 2015, Hurricane Joaquin barrelled into the Bermuda Triangle and swallowed the container ship \u003cem\u003eEl Faro\u003c\/em\u003e whole, resulting in one of the worst shipping disasters in decades. No one could fathom how a vessel equipped with satellite communications, a sophisticated navigation system, and cutting-edge weather forecasting could suddenly vanish – until now.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003cp\u003eRelying on hundreds of exclusive interviews with family members and maritime experts, as well as the words of the crew members themselves – whose conversations were captured by the ship’s data recorder – journalist Rachel Slade unravels the mystery of the sinking of \u003cem\u003eEl Faro\u003c\/em\u003e. As she recounts the final twenty-four hours onboard, Slade vividly depicts the officers’ anguish and fear as they struggled to carry out Captain Michael Davidson’s increasingly bizarre commands, which, they knew, would steer them straight into the eye of the storm. Taking a hard look at America’s aging merchant marine fleet, Slade also reveals the truth about modern shipping – a cutthroat industry plagued by razor-thin profits and ever more violent hurricanes fueled by global warming.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003cp\u003eA richly reported account of a singular tragedy, \u003cem\u003eInto the Raging Sea\u003c\/em\u003e takes us into the heart of an age-old American industry, casting new light on the hardworking crew of \u003cem\u003eEl Faro\u003c\/em\u003e who paid the ultimate price in the name of profit.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e","brand":"Arotahi Agency","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":46508501729516,"sku":"9780008302474","price":23.0,"currency_code":"NZD","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0705\/7784\/8556\/files\/25944643482190.jpg?v=1748743824"}],"url":"https:\/\/bookhero.co.nz\/collections\/rachel-slade.oembed","provider":"Book Hero","version":"1.0","type":"link"}