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All Fishermen Are Liars: True Tales from the Dry Dock Bar Hardcover - 2004

by Linda Greenlaw

Veteran deep-sea fisherman Greenlaw relays true fishing stories--swapped with other seafarers at the Dry Dock Bar--on such topics as the most eccentric crew member, the funniest episode, the biggest fish, the wildest night at sea and more.


Summary

In ALL FISHERMEN ARE LIARS, Linda meets up with her best friend and fellow fisherman Alden Leeman for lunch and a drink at the Drydock in Portland just before Christmas. The surly captain of her first fishing expedition, Alden has seen his share of mishaps and adventures while at sea. When Linda shares memories of navigating her ship through one of the worst storms she’s ever seen, Alden quickly follows up with his own tale of terror and survival while other fishermen sit on the periphery attentively listening before jumping in with stories of their own. The stories will focus on such things as the most eccentric crew member, the funniest episode, the biggest fish, and the wildest story. The characters will drift in and out with the rounds of drinks with tales of their own dramatic moments, increasing in pitch and decreasing in believeability as alcohol is consumed. ALL FISHERMEN ARE LIARS are brand new stories of adventure, but it’s also what readers have come to love and expect from Greenlaw —luminous descriptions and edge-of-the seat excitement.

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Just before Christmas, Linda meets up with her best friend and fellow fisherman Alden Leeman for lunch and a drink at the Dry Dock, a well-worn watering hole in Portland, Maine. Alden, the captain of Linda's first fishing expedition, has seen his share of mishaps and adventures at sea. When Linda shares memories of navigating her ship through one of the craziest storms she's ever seen, Alden quickly follows up with his own tales. Then other fishermen, who are sitting on the periphery attentively listening, decide to weigh in with yarns of their own.All Fishermen Are Liars brims with true stories of the most eccentric crew member, the funniest episode, the biggest fish, and the wildest night at sea. Denizens of the Dry Dock drift in and out as the bar begins to swell with rounds of drinks and tales that increase in drama. Here are some of the greatest fishing stories ever--all relayed by Linda Greenlaw in her inimitable style.All Fishermen Are Liars will give readers what they have come to love and expect from Linda Greenlaw--luminous descriptions and edge-of-the-seat thrills. It's the perfect book for anyone who loves fishing and the sea.

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I was a bit nervous about meeting Alden for lunch even though I realize this was ridiculous.

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  • Title All Fishermen Are Liars: True Tales from the Dry Dock Bar
  • Author Linda Greenlaw
  • Binding Hardcover
  • Edition First Edition
  • Pages 240
  • Volumes 1
  • Language ENG
  • Publisher Hachette Books, New York
  • Date 2004-07-07
  • Illustrated Yes
  • ISBN 9781401300708 / 1401300707
  • Weight 0.97 lbs (0.44 kg)
  • Dimensions 8.65 x 5.71 x 0.85 in (21.97 x 14.50 x 2.16 cm)
  • Ages 17 to 18 years
  • Grade levels 12 - 13
  • Library of Congress subjects Fishers, Saltwater fishing
  • Library of Congress Catalog Number 2004040609
  • Dewey Decimal Code 799.16

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Citations

  • Booklist, 06/01/2004, Page 1686
  • Kirkus Reviews, 05/01/2004, Page 429
  • Library Journal, 08/01/2004, Page 89
  • New York Times, 06/27/2004, Page 17
  • Publishers Weekly, 05/10/2004, Page 45

About the author

Linda Greenlaw has been a deep-sea fisherman for 18 years, becoming the first and only female swordfish captain in the Grand Banks Fleet. This career earned her a prominent role in Sebastian Junger's runaway bestseller, The Perfect Storm and a protrayal in the subsequent film. She was raised in Maine and graduated from Colby College. Greenlaw now lives on Isle au Haut, Maine, where she captains a lobster boat.
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