Description: Official site of Gary H Karlsen, author of No Ordinary Seaman: A Memoir and The Bosun: Mariner's Journals. Available in Digital and Paperback
Before I read Gary Karlsen’s No Ordinary Seaman , I had the notion of Britannia Rules the Waves firmly planted in my mind, but now it is clear to me that Norway, not Britain, clearly ruled the waves in the 1960s. I find this memoir extremely enjoyable with its humour, information, and above all the tales of mostly warm personal relationships under trying and isolating circumstances. Also, this dyed-in-the-wool landlubber appreciates the extensive glossary helping me understand what is what on a ship. Gary’s
Birgit Rytter No Ordinary Seaman - soft cover edition April 16, 2018
When I was reading No Ordinary Seaman I had to stop asking myself, if this was 'the factual situation' or your form of 'creative non-fiction'. Instead I went with the unfolding story allowing my fascination to flow and my amazement to carry me to wondering about "if this were me..." Putting myself in your shoes was remarkable because I could not "go there" except as a bystander with your book in my hand.