Non-Fiction
4.5/5
The Gales of November: The Untold Story of the Edmund Fitzgerald
by John U. Bacon
Book Details
Publisher: Harper / Mariner Books
ISBN: 978-1324094648
Our Take
A powerful, thoughtful, and richly researched history that humanizes a maritime legend.
Full Review
Decades after the Edmund Fitzgerald disaster, Bacon revisits it with empathy and precision. Balancing technical rigor with narrative flair, he reconstructs the storm, crew, and legacy. Familiar, yes, but profoundly humane — and deeply moving.