Synopses & Reviews
The exclusive, authorized biography of the late andlt;Iandgt;Deadliest Catchandlt;/Iandgt; star, written by his two sons: and#8220;outrageous tales of a man who lived without restraint, like a modern-day mythical figureand#8221; (andlt;Iandgt;Publishers Weeklyandlt;/Iandgt;, starred review).andlt;brandgt;andlt;brandgt;Prior to his untimely death in 2010, Captain Phil Harris was a star of Discovery Channeland#8217;s andlt;Iandgt;Deadliest Catchandlt;/Iandgt;, the hit show that follows the exhilarating lives of Alaskan crab fishermen as they brave the vicious Bering Sea. He led his crew through hurricane-force winds and four-story-high waves, hauling in millions of pounds of crab and millions of dollars. In this no-holds-barred biography, Philand#8217;s two surviving sons, Josh and Jake Harris, team up to share the thrilling story of Philand#8217;s remarkable life.andlt;BRandgt; andlt;BRandgt;Phil worked hard, but he played even harder. His life on shoreand#8212;from his rebellious days to his tempestuous marriages, from his addictive habits to his American success storyand#8212;could serve as a reality show in itself. He lived his life at Mach speed: the blitz of crab season, the six-figure paydays, the thunderous motorcycles, and the drug-fueled parties. But as wild as Phil could be, he was always openhearted and infectiously friendly. This biography is not only the story of the man, but a testament to Philand#8217;s lasting influence as a devoted friend, loving father, steadfast captain, and hero to audiences across America and around the world.
Review
and#8220;[An] engaging, no-holds-barred biography ... a larger-than-life nautical rock star persona conveyed in a captivating, freewheeling style. ... Even those who never watched the show will find themselves captivated by these outrageous tales of a man who lived without restraint, like a modern-day mythical figure.and#8221;
Review
and#8220;A candid narrative ... captures the gritty details of [Captain Philand#8217;s] high-speed life, declining health and death. ... An unflinching portrait that will surely satisfy Harrisand#8217; fans.and#8221;
Review
andlt;divandgt;"Juicy is an understatement"andlt;/divandgt;
Synopsis
The exclusive, authorized biography of the late Deadliest Catch star, written by his two sons: "outrageous tales of a man who lived without restraint, like a modern-day mythical figure" (Publishers Weekly, starred review).
The electrifying behind-the-scenes story of the Deadliest Catch star, from his own two sons
Prior to his untimely death in 2010, Captain Phil Harris was the larger-than-life star of the Discovery Channel's hit show Deadliest Catch. An ace Alaskan crab fisherman, he led his crew through hurricane-force winds and four-story-high waves, hauling in millions of pounds of crab and raking in millions of dollars. Phil worked hard, but he played even harder. With his thunderous motorcycles, tempestuous marriages, and drug-fueled parties, his life on shore could have served as a reality show in itself. But as wild as Phil could be, he was a loving father, a devoted friend, a steadfast captain, and a hero to audiences around the world. This is his story, as fascinating and outrageous off camera as it was onscreen.
Synopsis
The exclusive, authorized biography of the late andlt;Iandgt;Deadliest Catchandlt;/Iandgt; star, written by his two sons: and#8220;outrageous tales of a man who lived without restraint, like a modern-day mythical figureand#8221; (andlt;Iandgt;Publishers Weeklyandlt;/Iandgt;, starred review).andlt;BRandgt;andlt;BRandgt;The electrifying behind-the-scenes story of the Deadliest Catch star, from his own two sonsandlt;BRandgt; andlt;BRandgt;Prior to his untimely death in 2010, Captain Phil Harris was the larger-than-life star of the Discovery Channeland#8217;s hit show andlt;iandgt;Deadliest Catchandlt;/iandgt;. An ace Alaskan crab fisherman, he led his crew through hurricane-force winds and four-story-high waves, hauling in millions of pounds of crab and raking in millions of dollars. Phil worked hard, but he played even harder. With his thunderous motorcycles, tempestuous marriages, and drug-fueled parties, his life on shore could have served as a reality show in itself. But as wild as Phil could be, he was a loving father, a devoted friend, a steadfast captain, and a hero to audiences around the world. This is his story, as fascinating and outrageous off camera as it was onscreen.
About the Author
Josh Harris is one of Captain Philand#8217;s two surviving sons. He followed his father into crab fishing and is now a andlt;i andgt;Deadliest Catchandlt;/iandgt; star in his own right. In late 2012, he accomplished a dream by purchasing Philand#8217;s famous crab boat, the Cornelia Marie, which he now co-captains with his brother, Jake, on the Bering Sea.Jake Harris is one of Captain Philand#8217;s two surviving sons. He followed his father into crab fishing and is now a andlt;i andgt;Deadliest Catchandlt;/iandgt; star in his own right. In late 2012, he accomplished a dream by purchasing Philand#8217;s famous crab boat, the Cornelia Marie, which he now co-captains with his brother, Josh, on the Bering Sea.Blake Chavez attended California Pacific School of Law and achieved success as a business executive before becoming a professional writer. His previous book with Steve Springer is andlt;iandgt;Hard Luckandlt;/iandgt;. He lives in California with his wife and daughter.Steve Springer is a veteran journalist for theandlt;i andgt; Los Angeles Timesandlt;/iandgt;, an award-winning sportswriter, and the author of ten books, including three bestsellers. He currently lives with his wife in Woodland Hills, California.