I received a complimentary copy of this book from Bethany House Publishers. Edgar Harrell was on the USS Indianapolis when it was sunk on July 30, 1945. For four days nobody knew that the ship had sunk, and the survivors were adrift in the ocean. Hundreds of men are in the water with only their life jackets to keep them afloat. Sharks are their constant companions.
This is an amazing story. I cannot imagine experiencing what these men did. They suffered unimaginable deprivation, constant horror and worry. It is a story that should be told and remembered. These men should be honored.
I found the material amazing, but I did not enjoy the writing style. The voice seemed almost detached. There was almost too much detail, it detracted from the overall feeling of the book. I would give this book 3/5 stars.
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