{"product_id":"9780312628147","title":"Rescue Warriors : The U.S. Coast Guard, America's Forgotten Heroes","description":"\u003cstrong\u003eRescue Warriors\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cb\u003eAuthor(s): David Helvarg\u003c\/b\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cp\u003e\u003cb\u003eThe Extraordinary Story Of The U.S. Coast Guard\u003c\/b\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003eSince its inception more than 200 years ago, the United States Coast Guard has rescued over 1.1 million people. Yet, despite having more than fifty thousand active and reserve members, most of us know very little about this often neglected but crucial branch of the U.S. military.\u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003eFilled with altruism and adrenaline, \u003ci\u003eRescue Warriors\u003c\/i\u003e brings us into the daily lives of \"Coasties\" as well as dozens of death-defying rescues at sea and on hurricane-ravaged shores. A masterpiece of adventure reporting, \u003ci\u003eRescue Warriors\u003c\/i\u003e is the definitive book on America's Coast Guard.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003eReview(s):\u003cbr\u003e\u003cp\u003e“A must-read for anyone who loves the water or cares about the safety, security, and stewardship of our nation from sea to shining sea.” —\u003ci\u003eRobert F. Kennedy Jr.\u003c\/i\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003e“This is the first book to give a comprehensive look at America's premier lifesavers and forgotten Armed Service.” —\u003ci\u003eAnchorage Daily News\u003c\/i\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003e“Readers will agree with the author that the Coast Guard is the only American military service that needs more money and publicity.” —\u003ci\u003eKirkus Reviews\u003c\/i\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003e“They say that ‘I'm from the government and I'm here to help' is the ultimate oxymoron. But as this vivid book makes powerfully clear, in the case of the Coast Guard it's the simple truth. Stow this volume next to the chart case.” —\u003ci\u003eBill McKibben, author of Deep Economy\u003c\/i\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003eISBN:  9780312628147\u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003e ","brand":"St. Martin's Griffin","offers":[{"title":"Paperback \/ softback","offer_id":40633965543630,"sku":"9780312628147","price":21.99,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0600\/7029\/7806\/products\/getimage_6bc4c88b-9a5a-43ef-a0c2-69deb771dd47.jpg?v=1638929408","url":"https:\/\/pickwickbookshop.com\/products\/9780312628147","provider":"Pickwick Bookshop","version":"1.0","type":"link"}