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My Fishing Life

A Story of the Sea

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My Fishing Life

By: Ashley Mullenger
Narrated by: Ashley Mullenger
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 'A beautiful, heartfelt love letter to the sea, and a cherished industry. Ash is a force of nature, she's a testament to working hard and dreaming big' Dermot O'Leary

'A beautifully told story ... of a hard industry and the trials and tribulations of the hard folks in it, as well as highlighting their everyday triumphs and disasters with humour and aplomb' Daily Express

Ashley Mullenger had never planned to become a fisherman. A chance fishing trip - catching mackerel off the Norfolk coast - was the start of an obsession. One that resulted in a transformation from clean-cut office worker to commercial 'Fisherman of the Year', and proud working owner of two boats, Fairlass and Saoirse, alongside skipper Nigel.

This is a memoir of that journey, a life swept up in tides and elements, strength of mind and body, of old ways and new struggles. It's about the bravery of crews, early mornings, weather-beaten characters and those that can sink pints as fast as they can haul pots. These coastal communities and age-old livelihoods are built on trust, courage and skill - but they are also fraying against politics, poverty and climate change. The reality of commercial fishing is rarely seen, but Ashley carries us across the waves and around the UK's waters in vivid detail to show what is really happening at sea to land the fish on our plates.

My Fishing Life is both a rallying cry and a love letter, rinsed down with salty humour, to an industry often misunderstood. One woman's unique story of boat, skipper, sea and catch ultimately becomes a transformative view of a world that impacts deeply on us all.©2024 Ashley Mullenger (P)2024 Hachette Audio UK Animals Biological Sciences Ecosystems & Habitats Nature & Ecology Outdoors & Nature Science Outdoor Fishing Heartfelt Transportation

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Absolutely, fantastic from the 1st chapter to the last.
I certainly feel like I've been on an incredible journey, with the wonderfully told story's and the facts that Ashley has given us in this beautiful book on modern day fishing life.

If you don't know anything about fishing and the struggles that we all have with the government and their groups, just to bring you food to your and our tables, then this is the book for you.

An incredible job Ashley and Lyn/Lynn ( sorry not sure on the spelling) this was incredibly well written and a joy to listen too.
I can't wait for a 2nd book, hint, hint! lol.

we will always hope their will be a better future for all our fishermen, after all they are the last of the hunters.

All our love Baz & Lynz AKA OMAHB

A "real" book on fishing life.

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A real story told with passion and conviction. I was gripped by the stories of fishing off Wells and bringing boats home from S Uist and N Ireland. It was sobering to be told of all the red tape and the bewildering number of rules and regulations which hamper and put at risk our fishing industry. My only slight quibble is that it was read at rather breakneck speed but, once slowed down to 90% it made a very good listen.

Just brilliant

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I love the description of the day today life, the pressures, the paperwork, the reality of the hoops our fishermen have to jump through before they can even put their boats in the water and start fishing. Things only the fishing community are aware of. Hopefully it will educate and enlighten the general public as to the true price of fish.
I also love that the love of the sea, the freedom of being at sea shines through, the sea is in the blood

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very well written and could understand everything as I'm a fishermen enjoyed and also live in whitby so know the boat never can tell

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Ashley came across your book by chance bit like your journey into fishing by chance , but life has a tendency to put us in these situations , me finding your book not as dramatic as to your life style change to your present occupation. You make the job sound amazing through your journey , I’m sure amazing may not be the right word but you passion comes through in the delivery of your book, the highs the lows , the challenges , the frustrations the people you have encountered along the journey. Nigel is obviously a key character in your journey and a great mentor , and a guess at times a right pain in the back side but you are blessed to have such a mentor yet at the same time I’m sure Nigel is blessed to have you . Keep enjoying the journey , best of luck with the MMO and others that live in that empire , not sure if you read a lot or listen to audio books but I have just read one from a woman in a man’s industry by @ lizmcconaghy called chinook crew chick again thanks for taking the time to share your story

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