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Set in Cold-War-era 1988, Big Miracle is the real story behind the remarkable, bizarre and often times uproarious event that mesmerized the world for weeks. On October 7, an Inuit hunter found three California Gray Whales imprisoned in the Arctic ice. In the past, as was nature's way, trapped whales always died. Not this time. Rose compellingly describes how oil company executives, Greenpeace activists, Eskimos, businessmen, and military officers heroically worked together to save the whales. The book also features some of the more than 150 international journalists who brought the story to the world's attention. The rescue was followed by millions of people around the world and brought President Reagan and Mikhail Gorbachev, the General Secretary of the Soviet Union, to join forces.
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"Big Miracle is an awesome book. Although it has a lot of history background (which I didn't enjoy), it is one of the best books I have read. Three Gray Whales stranded themselves in Barrow, Alaska. The U.S.A. attempt's to save them, and eventually resulting in two of the whales being saved. Tom Rose ,the author of this book, is one of the reporters assigned to cover the Gray Whales story. The three wales were the biggest story of the 20th century untill the Exxon Valdeze oil spill, both occurring in Alaska."
— Leesa (4 out of 5 stars)
Big Miracle Listener Reviews
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" Ugh. Intensely slow. I didn't finish. The movie was a much better version. "
— Beth, 2/19/2014 -
" I quit reading this because it turned out to be more about defending oil drilling than it was about these whales. The author is so very biased and making statements that are untrue = I'm very disappointed in this one. "
— Donna, 2/2/2014 -
" I gave it a poor review because it is extremely poorly written - the story itself is interesting but more as a socialogical essay than as a major novel. "
— Cathy, 1/26/2014 -
" Too much editorial comment interfering with the story. Couldn't finish it. "
— Anne, 1/18/2014 -
" I found it dry and boring. Im sure the movie is different. "
— Jessica, 1/12/2014 -
" Loved this book i can't wait to see the movie!(: "
— Mallory, 10/28/2013 -
" During the course of reading this book, I was confused beyond belief. The author lists to many pointless things. Not a book I would recommend. "
— Jessica, 8/30/2013 -
" Fair warning to anyone picking up the updated edition (for the movie): typos abound. I cannot believe how many mistakes made it into print in this thing - words left out, spelling mistakes, awkward grammar. Embarrassing. "
— Sophie, 10/28/2012 -
" A very good book about the event that inspired the movie. "
— Sheree, 5/28/2012 -
" This is an excellent book with an amazing story! If only so many people cared so much! I recommend this book and cannot wait to see the movie!! "
— Angel, 5/5/2012 -
" Book I started reading the day after I came back from visiting Ft. Myers, Florida Oct 6-9th 2012. On Oct. 11th, I was hospitalized and subsequently diagnosed with cancer. "
— Claudia, 4/18/2012 -
" I found it fascinating how much people love animals and are willing to help. I also learned that people can get carried away from the original purpose of the task and make decisions that may not be for the best. I liked that book! "
— Merlyn, 2/27/2012
About Tom Rose
Tom Rose is the former publisher and CEO of the Jerusalem Post, and now cohosts the Bauer & Rose show on Sirius/XM satellite radio. He writes and comments regularly on American and Middle Eastern politics. He lives in Indianapolis.
About Peter Berkrot
Peter Berkrot, winner of Audie and Earphones Awards for narration, is a stage, screen, and television actor and acting coach. He has narrated over 450 works that span a range of genres, including fiction, nonfiction, thriller, and children’s titles. His audiobook credits include works of Alan Glynn, Eric Van Lustbader, Nora Roberts and Dean Koontz. In film and television, he appeared in Caddyshack, America’s Most Wanted, and Unsolved Mysteries. He performs in regional and New York theaters and directs the New Voices acting school.