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A Spot-On Read
Review date: 2008-11-27 Rating: 10 out of 10
This leapt up to the top of my 'to-read' pile entirely unexpectedly, but after a couple of paragraphs I was hooked. Less than twelve hours later (which included a dinner of pizza in one hand and this book in the other) I was left with that curious mix of sadness and delight that comes after a really good read - it was great, it was as long as it needed to be, it was structured, written and delivered well, yet why does it have to be over? Given that I've only had that feeling a couple of times this year (and not from a first-timer in too long) that has to say something for the writing as well as the subject matter.
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Reviews
A Brilliant Read
Review date: 2008-10-20 Rating: 10 out of 10
To anyone involved in diving this is a must read. So often we hear about sports diving but very rarely do we get an insight of those who do this for a living, whether forces or commercial.
Tony's insight into the world many of us no little about is a fantastic account of the work, the dangers and the colourful characters within the industry. Yes, it takes a special person and an insight of those unique people are well documented. Some you will like but in most cases you will love. My sides ached with laughter of some of the characters in Tonys book. I should know I think I was one of these at one time.
And if your not into diving, read it anyway. Its differant, its real and gets you thinking about the world of working underwater. All in a time of peace and conflict.
Fantastic book, buy it!
Review date: 2008-09-29 Rating: 10 out of 10
I finished reading this book last night, it took me about 5 days, whereas a book usually takes 5 months.
I felt like I was down the pub with the author & he was just telling his story. It is (very) funny (my wife kept getting annoyed as I was laughing outloud on the sofa as she was trying to watch TV, - in the end she went upstairs!!), Sad, horrific & interesting.
It is one of those (rare) books I couldn't wait to continue to read, but didn't want to finish.
Fantastic Read
Review date: 2008-09-14 Rating: 10 out of 10
After meeting Tony and purchasing his book at the recent Portsmouth Navy days I was always looking forward to getting a couple of days to myself and having a good read and I wasn't disappointed. As an ex member of the Parachute Regiment who served with the 3rd Battalion throughout the Falklands Campaign - and who fought on Mount Longdon with Sgt Ian McKay's (VC) 4 platoon I have always personalised my experiences on the Island (basically shutting out others who fought and served). Tony's book enable me, for the first time in 25 years, to consider and empathise with someone else who was there. It was an amazing feeling to read of places, ships, dates and times where I could say to myself I was in the vicinity - infact our paths probably crossed in the early stages of the campaign, yet as I was Army and he Navy we wouldn't have given each other a moments notice or any acknowledgement (that's just the way it is). Ironic really.
Anyway congratulations to Tony for a book well written and my utmost respect to all those 'others' who served their country and fought so bravely - as a footnote I must add that I would prefer to jump out of a plane blindfolded, with all my kit strapped to my leg, in a force 10 gale and no reserve parachute than spend 1 month at a time underwater in a 'bell' SATURATION diving. SOD THAT ...........
A must read for all and a cherished addition to my personal collection. Thank you for writing it all down and sharing it with us.
Mark Eyles-Thomas, Author - Sod That For a Game of Soldiers
Diver-tastic (Even if you aren't a diver!)
Review date: 2008-09-08 Rating: 10 out of 10
I bought this book on the spur of the moment to stave off boredom during a long transatlantic flight, having served previously in the Royal Navy and on a Police Dive Unit I assumed (correctly) that there would be plenty in here to interest me, not least from a technical point of view. However the fact that Groom is an excellent story teller as well meant that I remained buried in this book long after I got off the plane. Even when I was in the navy, Clearance Divers were pretty unknown and mysterious to me, so it was great to read something that uncovers the business of this well known but little understood branch. This will obviously be of interest to the professional or sport diver, but also has plenty of interest to those who don't try and breathe underwater for fun. The darker chapters of the book, particularly those relating to the Falklands Conflict will keep you gripped, while the stories of naughty antics in far flung places will make you laugh out loud. I have a copy which is already getting a bit dog eared from doing the rounds of my friends, some of them are professional dive instructors, some of them are non-swimmers, but they've all loved this book.
Product Details/Specifications
Authors:
Tony Groom
Recording label: Seafarer Books
Manufacturer: Seafarer Books
EAN: 9781906266066
Binding: Paperback
ISBN: 1906266069
Number of pages: 336
Publication date: 2008-01-22
Language: English (Unknown)
Language: English (Original Language)