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Ant Anderson
Ant Anderson travelled to the opposite side of the world from his home-country in search of pastures and experiences new. Faced with numerous situations ranging from the hilarious ...view moreAnt Anderson travelled to the opposite side of the world from his home-country in search of pastures and experiences new. Faced with numerous situations ranging from the hilarious to the dangerous he embodies the phrase 'to write about life, you must first live it'. Not only does he encounter many of the perils of travelling he also thrusts himself fully into the dangerous line of work that is trawling. Completing three of the toughest fishing seasons in the world he proved his mettle with some of the seas toughest characters, not to mention facing the fury of Tropical Cyclone. He gives a first-hand account of the emotional roller-coaster that is prawn fishing in Australia's Gulf of Carpentaria.
Transforming from a regular back-packer discovering the joys and dangers of Asia to becoming a renowned face in the Australian fishing industry he describes the people and places with a distinct light-hearted humor mixed with brutal honesty.
Fishing through a cyclone with crazed ex-convicts for ship-mates wasn't dangerous enough for Ant, he decided totry his hand in the rougher Indian Ocean and fish for a more deadly catch; shark.
Readers will revel in the 'happy-go-lucky' style of the adventure which leads to unbelievable circumstances from a 1500m race in a Chinese Athletics event watched by thousands of spectators, to hanging 150m above a rock face in Thailand clinging onto life with one hand. The fast-paced nature of the book will appeal to adrenalin seekers and adventurers alike!view less