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Teri Simonds's avatar

I first heard “The Wreck of the Edmund Fitzgerald” in 1976, on my first night at college. It haunted me then and continues to do so to this day.

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Carol D Marsh's avatar

Yes, it reminds me of my early college years also.

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Madeline's avatar

Looking forward to reading with this group!

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st's avatar

Sounds very engaging, I put it on my Never Ending book list, and thankyou to all the writer to took, take the time to tell the stories, untold stories, hard stories, beautiful stories, I say thankyou for keeping them alive

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Matt Swearengin's avatar

Wow, this brings back memories! I don't remember the shipwreck, but I remember the song well. It came out when I was in the third grade. I had a good friend who shared my interest in World War II movies, including "A Bridge Too Far" and "Midway." I recall the song playing on the car radio when his mother was taking us somewhere. My family moved from Oklahoma to Wyoming in early summer 1977. I saw my friend during a visit back to Oklahoma in 1978, but I never saw him again after that. Upon moving back to Oklahoma in 1991, I saw his obituary in the newspaper. It didn't reveal a cause of death, but it suggested memorial contributions to a mental health organization. About seven years later, I met another friend of his and he told me what happened. My friend had been diagnosed with schizophrenia in his late teens. At age 23, he obtained a .22 and he shot himself with it. That is so sad and all of these years later, I'm still here and he is forever 23.

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Jennifer Tse's avatar

I’m so grateful you shared this book with us. I am a massive Gordon Lightfoot fan, although I didn’t get into his music until his very last years. He grew up in Orillia, Ontario, Canada, where we have a family cottage five generations strong. I will be purchasing this book. I was fortunate to see Mr. Lightfoot sing this live when I saw him perform in 2018. He is one of the best songwriters of all time and I am so grateful for the music he gave us.

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Rich Day's avatar

I love books like this… The Wager is another good book, and also “A Walk In The Park”, about a couple of guys who walked the entire length of the Grand Canyon in the canyon… a very difficult thing to do. I’ll add this book to my future plans, just the kind of book I look for.

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Raed A Salman's avatar

I also love that and I don’ know why I feel the weather of winter.

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Wayne Clark's avatar

This is the book I've been waiting for.

I grew up in Ohio and still lived there when the Edmund Fitzgerald sank. Every time I return to Ohio over the past few decades, I have a routine of listening to Gordon Lightfoot's tribute as I enter the state.

For me, it's the most haunting song there is.

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Cameron's avatar

You had me at Gordon Lightfoot! :)

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Susan Crow's avatar

I love this song and Gordon Lightfoot. Thanks for telling us about this book. I’m looking forward to it.

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Leigh Troutman's avatar

The Wreck of the Edmund Fitzgerald has to be most haunting song I have ever heard. "Does anyone know where the love of God goes, when the waves turn the minutes to hours" - chilling. And there is something about that melody that just tugs on you.

I'm curious about the book, but I don't know if I have the guts to read it!

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Raed A Salman's avatar

Once I have heard the sea’s events, I feel a special atmosphere surrounding me.

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Julie's avatar

Lightfoot’s song and music were a theme to my adult life. Seeing him sing this many times in Toronto would always bring goosebumps. It was always included in his concerts. The tragedy is vivid and his dedication to telling it is such a testament to his character and the families. Always humble, accountable and such talent. When I reminded my friend of how spectacular Superior is driving by the shore this summer .. she said ‘hence the name’. I look forward to reading this!

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Stacey Ramirez's avatar

Oh my goodness, just reading your words and the first paragraph of the book has my heart rate through the roof!

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