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The Crossing
- Conquering the Atlantic in the World's Toughest Rowing Race
- Narrated by: James Cracknell, Ben Fogle
- Length: 3 hrs and 15 mins
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Summary
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.
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Overall4 out of 5 stars
- MICHELLE MORRISON
- 28-06-19
Inspirational but short
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.
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- David Feehan
- 08-11-18
Unbelievable story
listening to the guys telling the story its brilliant worth a listen well done
#cantwaittodothisrace
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- Kerrie Andrea Banaszak
- 18-11-19
Fantastic story
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.
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- Lynn Chapman
- 13-01-17
Fantastic true story
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
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Overall4 out of 5 stars
- Wicked
- 03-01-13
Fascinating
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.
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- gillian hewison
- 27-09-19
Loved it
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.
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- Michal
- 20-12-19
fab
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
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- Ann
- 24-06-23
Great story
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.
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- Paul Trigg
- 06-07-21
Terrific book
Loved it. Truthful, awful , epic and touching. The two men were challenged beyond their furthest boundaries and this is their story.
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- S. Treacy
- 11-12-18
A great adventure!
Enjoyed the story and interplay between both narrator's. Thought the account could have been longer though.
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