A Captain's Duty: Somali Pirates, Navy SEALs, and Dangerous Days at Sea Audiobook

" Definitely a spellbinding story (with a few laughs) told by Captain Richard Phillips who was held hostage by pirates. I would like to note that 'colorful language' does nothing to enhance the story. "

" Pretty cool book. Easy read and very entertaining story about the Merchant Mariner from Vermont held hostage by Somali Pirates. Little disappointed they did not get into more detail about how the snipers got into position to kill the pirates but all in all not too bad. "

" I really liked this book because it was very interesting and a book to keep you on the edge of your seat. I also thought that how the other tells about something that happens in the future of the book and it becomes very intense at the end of the book. It is a book i wouldn't read it again mostly because it wasn't a book that you want to read again and again. But it is one of the better books I've read. "

" A harrowing retelling of Captain Phillips' experience as a merchant marine, particularly during the period when his ship was captured by Somali pirates and he was taken hostage. The story has enough inherent drama that the authors didn't have to punch it up any, so it's smoothly paced without being forced. A good adventure that could have ended tragically. "

" Love sea stories! Fascinating true story of sea trade in the modern world "

" What a courageous man. "

" Inspiring story. He's not the best writer but the story was fascinating. Not surprised that Sony Pictures is making a film about it starring Tom Hanks. "

" I really enjoyed this. He's a no-nonsense kind of guy, what Vermont has a lot of. An ordinary person living through an extraordinary situation often makes a good story. In this case it does. Very glad for Captain Phillips and his entire family that it worked out as well as it did. "

" I remember the news story when this happened. At the time,it seemed like something so out of reality, but the book is written by the Captain of the cargo ship hijacked by Somali pirates. Very interesting as he talks about his reasons for doing as he did and good and bad decisions he made. "

" This was an easy read, which kept me interested in the hijacking. I would have liked to have read more about the actual rescue mission by the SEALS. "

" I listened to the audio book. The narrator was great! The book was only so so and it took a long time to actually get to the meat of the story. It would not have been much of a book if Captain Phillips had not filled it with his life history as a merchant mariner. "

" Thanks for the recommendation William. This first hand account of piracy was interesting. I enjoyed it. "

" For such an exciting (harrowing) event, the book is actually a bit dull. Not very well written and lots of unanswered questions. "

" The life and death drama of Captain Richard Phillips ordeal while being held captive by Somalia's pirates is a story of survival and also the love of God and family that helped him get thru it. Loved the message that the story held for the reader. "

" While I did not enjoy all the foul language, I understand that this is a biography, and reflects reality. I did enjoy the story, and was very drawn into it. What a varied life this sea captain ahs lived, and what a miracle that he lived through his capture by pirates! "

" His story as a captain of a merchant ship captured by Somali pirates, and later rescue after dangerous situation as hostage. "

" The captain of the Maersk Alabama provides the full story of what happened when his ship was taken over by pirates. Great story. "

" Captain Phillips tells a harrowing tale of danger on the high seas. Strength of character, courage, and sheer will help him to beat the odds and survive a hostage situation. The Navy SEALs and President Obama also played critical roles in tne rescue. "

" I learned about the merchant marines and their role in WWII. Very interesting about the life of the piriates and that it is ongoing. "

" While I did not enjoy all the foul language, I understand that this is a biography, and reflects reality. I did enjoy the story, and was very drawn into it. What a varied life this sea captain ahs lived, and what a miracle that he lived through his capture by pirates! "

" I remember the news story when this happened. At the time,it seemed like something so out of reality, but the book is written by the Captain of the cargo ship hijacked by Somali pirates. Very interesting as he talks about his reasons for doing as he did and good and bad decisions he made. "

" Love sea stories! Fascinating true story of sea trade in the modern world "

" I was surprised that I liked it. It was straight forward as to what happened, even the mistakes made. Kudos to the author for giving credit where credit is due! "

" For such an exciting (harrowing) event, the book is actually a bit dull. Not very well written and lots of unanswered questions. "

" This book is well written and gripping. I feel as if I am there, on board with Captain Phillips, facing the Somali pirates. Who'd have thought modern pirates exist today? These guys aren't Captain Jack Sparrow! "

" Pretty cool book. Easy read and very entertaining story about the Merchant Mariner from Vermont held hostage by Somali Pirates. Little disappointed they did not get into more detail about how the snipers got into position to kill the pirates but all in all not too bad. "

" This memoir of Richard Phillips' terrifying capture by Somali pirates in 2009 in the Gulf of Aden is an interesting story, even though it isn't particularly well written. Despite this, I'm glad to have read it as it was a learning experience. "

" This is the story of the ship captain taken hostage by Somali pirates. It is nonfiction, so the intensity of the situation resonates with the reader. "

" Captain Phillips tells a harrowing tale of danger on the high seas. Strength of character, courage, and sheer will help him to beat the odds and survive a hostage situation. The Navy SEALs and President Obama also played critical roles in tne rescue. "

" Very interesting story, wow, and very very educational. Taught me a lot about the merchant marines and foreign collaboration but there was way to much cussing (to be expected from a sailor, but it still bugged!!) and was written okay. I was just too curious not to pick it up (-: "