All Fishermen Are Liars: True Tales from the Dry Dock Bar

Just before Christmas, Linda meets up with her best friend and fellow fisherman Alden Leeman for lunch and a drink at the Dry Dock, a well-worn watering hole in Portland, Maine. Alden, the captain of Linda's first fishing expedition, has seen his share of mishaps and adventures at sea. When Linda shares memories of navigating her ship through one of the craziest storms she's ever seen, Alden quickly follows up with his own tales. Then other fishermen, who are sitting on the periphery attentively listening, decide to weigh in with yarns of their own.All Fishermen Are Liars brims with true stories of the most eccentric crew member, the funniest episode, the biggest fish, and the wildest night at sea. Denizens of the Dry Dock drift in and out as the bar begins to swell with rounds of drinks and tales that increase in drama. Here are some of the greatest fishing stories ever--all relayed by Linda Greenlaw in her inimitable style.All Fishermen Are Liars will give readers what they have come to love and expect from Linda Greenlaw--luminous descriptions and edge-of-the-seat thrills. It's the perfect book for anyone who loves fishing and the sea.

Author: Linda Greenlaw
Publisher: Hyperion Books
Published: 07/01/2004
Pages: 240
Binding Type: Hardcover
Weight: 0.97lbs
Size: 8.65h x 5.71w x 0.85d
ISBN: 9781401300708
Audience: Young Adult


Review Citation(s):
Kirkus Reviews 05/01/2004 pg. 429
Publishers Weekly 05/10/2004 pg. 45
Booklist 06/01/2004 pg. 1686
New York Times 06/27/2004 pg. 17
Library Journal 08/01/2004 pg. 89

About the Author
Linda Greenlaw has been a deep-sea fisherman for 18 years, becoming the first and only female swordfish captain in the Grand Banks Fleet. This career earned her a prominent role in Sebastian Junger's runaway bestseller, The Perfect Storm and a protrayal in the subsequent film. She was raised in Maine and graduated from Colby College. Greenlaw now lives on Isle au Haut, Maine, where she captains a lobster boat.