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The Crossing

Conquering the Atlantic in the World's Toughest Rowing Race

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The Crossing

By: James Cracknell, Ben Fogle
Narrated by: James Cracknell, Ben Fogle
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 When James Cracknell and Ben Fogle decided to compete in the Atlantic Rowing Race, they thought they knew what awaited them: nearly 3,000 miles of empty ocean, stormy weather, and colossal physical stress. But their epic journey would become, at times, even more challenging, a living hell that tested every fibre of their being. Forty-seven days later, however, James and Ben were the first to cross the finishing line, overtaking one of the four-man teams in the process and becoming the first British pair ever to win the race.

They had pushed themselves physically, psychologically, and emotionally to the limit, surviving without water rations for two days and even losing the few clothes they had in a freak wave. They also capsized, hallucinated, wept, fought, played games, grew beards, nursed blisters, and rowed 2,930 miles. They will never be the same.

©2006 James Cracknell and Ben Fogle (P)2007 Hachette Audio

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Great book and loved the naration by both Ben and James. However, found the ending a disappointment and felt it was cut short. Great listen though.

Inspirational but short

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listening to the guys telling the story its brilliant worth a listen well done

#cantwaittodothisrace

Unbelievable story

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How on earth this crossing ever came to happen is beyond me. It shouldn't have worked and yet together they pulled it off. Ben is a natural story teller, James less so, but they both speak honestly, openly and from the heart. I very much enjoyed listening to their individual yet joint account of an incredibly challenging event. I am very impressed with them both.

Fascinating

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Well this was a gem. I really was taken in by the story and was amazed at how woefully unprepared they were for the crossing, amazing story intertwined with hilarious anecdotes. As a mother of a rower and understanding the competitive spirit I loved this audiobook.

Loved it

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I love these twos stories. James competitive arrogance vs Bens gentle calm nature. It was a great listen and I can’t imagine the terror of the capsize.

Fantastic story

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Would you recommend this audiobook to a friend? If so, why?

Couldn't stop listening to this well told story,. What a great adventure told as it was missing nothing out

Who was your favorite character and why?

Both Ben and James as they both told an unabridged story as it was

Which scene did you most enjoy?

All of it

Did you have an emotional reaction to this book? Did it make you laugh or cry?

As both men were very honest about their emotions I laughed when they laughed and cried when they cried

Fantastic true story

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This book shoes to me that anything can ve achieved if you set your mind up to it. It is very inspiring..Thank you very much

fab

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Really enjoyed hearing James and Ben give their personal account of this amazing achievement. Good mix of both technical and personal challenges. Quite concise. Probably would have enjoyed hearing more detail.

Great story

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Loved it. Truthful, awful , epic and touching. The two men were challenged beyond their furthest boundaries and this is their story.

Terrific book

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Enjoyed the story and interplay between both narrator's. Thought the account could have been longer though.

A great adventure!

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