Silence in the Sound   : The Adventure

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Have you ever wondered what actually took place during the historic 1989 Alaskan oil spill cleanup operation? Silence in the Sound is a story that will answer some questions while raising others. It shows where one woman’s adventure took her, against all odds. Silence in the Sound is based on the experiences of Merle Savage while employed during the exhausting and highly publicized cleanup in Prince William Sound, Alaska. As the only female General Foreman in Task Force One, she had working relationships with supervisors, beach crews and exposure to all facets of the entire cleanup operation. This amazing story combines unusual personal experiences with a wide gamut of emotions that Merle faced while working in a hazardous environment, often confronted with demanding political and sexual situations. Based on Merle’s experiences, the result is a fascinating real-life adventure story that raises compelling questions that cannot be ignored.

Customer Reviews ::

An excellent read! - Jack Miller - NV
I just finished one of the best books I have read in a very long time. Silence in the Sound by Merle Savage. Normally I usually read action adventure, however I may have to change. Merle does a beautiful job of describing the friends and enemies she made while working as a female in what was considered a man's world. Then she is promoted on merit above men who feel they should have got a particular job. Even though the job at hand, cleaning up after the Exxon Valdez oil spill, was completed, her success was achieved through her ability to work and supervise others. Through her efforts, workers received clothing and equipment needed for the job which was hoarded by others. The spill did get cleaned up but only to the degree management considered appropriate. An excellent read.