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A Captain's Duty

By: Richard Phillips, Stephan Talty, Various
Narrated by: George Wilson
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Summary

8th April 2009 was just an ordinary day for Richard Phillips, captain of the Maersk Alabama as it headed towards the port of Mombasa. Ordinary that is until, armed Somali pirates attacked and boarded the freighter.

Captain Phillips offered himself as a hostage in exchange for the safety of his crew, and so began a tense five-day stand-off, which ended in a daring high-seas rescue by U.S. Navy SEALs.

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Critic reviews

"I share the country's admiration for the bravery of Captain Phillips and his selfless concern for his crew. His courage is a model for all Americans." (Barack Obama)
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What about George Wilson’s performance did you like?

The quality of the narration was generally very good. However, there were many long pauses suggesting a chapter break where in fact there wasn't one.

Any additional comments?

This was an absorbing book. I recommend it.

Interesting and engaging

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I listened to this audio book after watching the film, the book is definitely worth a read/listen, covering extras such as how his family cope with events back home, news coverage, politics, the general life of a merchant mariner, shipmate duties, leadership (captaincy) and of course piracy. If you've seen and enjoyed the film, you'll like the extra details offered by the book... The story is of course exactly the same!

An excellent informative account of events.

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No sex drugs or rock n roll, can't be any good, your wrong. This book, well narrated in my opinion was both interesting and addictive. A story well worth a listen and very pleasing.

Easy listening

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If you could sum up A Captain's Duty in three words, what would they be?

Heroic, Nail-biting, Emotional.

What other book might you compare A Captain's Duty to, and why?

This is a true story and is one of a kind

What about George Wilson’s performance did you like?

George Wilson sounds alot like Tom Hanks

Was there a moment in the book that particularly moved you?

This book is full of emotional moments

Any additional comments?

I watched the Tom Hanks film first and was very interested to find out that there was lots more to the Captain's tale that was untold.

A Real Life Hero

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Would you listen to A Captain's Duty again? Why?

No...but would see film

What does George Wilson bring to the story that you wouldn’t experience if you had only read the book?

Character. He actually sounds like Tom Hanks who plays the role in the film

If you made a film of this book, what would be the tag line be?

"Just when you though it was safe to go back ON the water...!"

Any additional comments?

Enjoyable. Held my attention pretty well

Above average listen..

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