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My Fishing Life
- A Story of the Sea
- Narrated by: Ashley Mullenger
- Length: 7 hrs and 37 mins
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Summary
Ashley Mullenger had never planned to become a fisherman. A chance fishing trip - catching mackerel off the Norfolk coast - was the start of an obsession. One that resulted in a transformation from clean-cut office worker to commercial 'Fisherman of the Year', and proud working owner of two boats, Fairlass and Saoirse, alongside skipper Nigel.
This is a memoir of that journey, a life swept up in tides and elements, strength of mind and body, of old ways and new struggles. It's about the bravery of crews, early mornings, weather-beaten characters and those that can sink pints as fast as they can haul pots. These coastal communities and age-old livelihoods are built on trust, courage and skill - but they are also fraying against politics, poverty and climate change. The reality of commercial fishing is rarely seen, but Ashley carries us across the waves and around the UK's waters in vivid detail to show what is really happening at sea to land the fish on our plates.
My Fishing Life is both a rallying cry and a love letter, rinsed down with salty humour, to an industry often misunderstood. One woman's unique story of boat, skipper, sea and catch ultimately becomes a transformative view of a world that impacts deeply on us all.
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- BetsyG
- 27-05-24
What it’s really like for our inshore fishermen
I love the description of the day today life, the pressures, the paperwork, the reality of the hoops our fishermen have to jump through before they can even put their boats in the water and start fishing. Things only the fishing community are aware of. Hopefully it will educate and enlighten the general public as to the true price of fish.
I also love that the love of the sea, the freedom of being at sea shines through, the sea is in the blood
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- Anonymous User
- 30-05-24
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very well written and could understand everything as I'm a fishermen enjoyed and also live in whitby so know the boat never can tell
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- Barry Brunton
- 24-05-24
A "real" book on fishing life.
Absolutely, fantastic from the 1st chapter to the last.
I certainly feel like I've been on an incredible journey, with the wonderfully told story's and the facts that Ashley has given us in this beautiful book on modern day fishing life.
If you don't know anything about fishing and the struggles that we all have with the government and their groups, just to bring you food to your and our tables, then this is the book for you.
An incredible job Ashley and Lyn/Lynn ( sorry not sure on the spelling) this was incredibly well written and a joy to listen too.
I can't wait for a 2nd book, hint, hint! lol.
we will always hope their will be a better future for all our fishermen, after all they are the last of the hunters.
All our love Baz & Lynz AKA OMAHB
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