Aquanaut, Rick Stanton
Aquanaut, Rick Stanton
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Aquanaut
The Inside Story of the Thai Cave Rescue

Author: Rick Stanton

Narrator: Rick Stanton, Don Gilet

Unabridged: 12 hr 21 min

Format: Digital Audiobook Download

Published: 01/04/2022

Synopsis

The enthralling inside story of the Tham Luang cave rescue in Thailand—told by the leader of the daring underwater rescue missionIn July 2018, twelve boys and their soccer coach disappeared into the Tham Luang cave in Thailand.Trapped miles beneath the surface, not even the Thai Navy SEALs had the skills to bring them to safety. With the floodwater rising rapidly, time was running out.Any hope of survival rested on Rick Stanton, a retired British firefighter with a living room full of homemade cave-diving equipment. As unlikely as it seemed, Rick and his partner, John Volanthen, were regarded as the A-team for exactly this kind of mission.The Thai Cave rescue was the culmination of a lifelong obsession, requiring every ounce of skill and ingenuity accumulated by Rick over a four-decade pursuit of the unknown.While the world held its breath, Rick, John, and their assembled team raced against time in the face of near-impossible odds. There was simply no precedent for what they were attempting to do.In Aquanaut Rick reveals the real story of the cave rescue for the first time. And of a life lived without compromise in which any mistake could have been his last. It’s an edge-of-your-seat story of courage and conviction that will take you deep into the most remote and unforgiving places on the planet, told with humor, unflinching honesty, and a relentless drive for adventure.

About Rick Stanton

Rick Stanton, MBE, GM has quietly spent forty years on his “hobby” of exploring caves around the world, steadily building his unique skill set as he defied limits, pushed boundaries, and discovered parts of the earth that had never been seen before. In 2018, he carefully planned and then successfully executed one of the most noteworthy rescue missions on record, the Thai Cave Rescue.

About Karen Dealy, MS, BCBA

Karen Dealy MS BCBA has always enjoyed writing but was never motivated to pursue a writing project until she found herself personally involved in the events of this story as it was unfolding. She knew it was a tale that needed to be told from its very beginning and she wanted to be the one to tell it. When she was finally given that opportunity, she took nine months off from her work as a behavior analyst to help write this book.

About Don Gilet

Don Gilet is a British actor known for his roles in Babyfather, EastEnders, 55 Degrees North, and Holby City.

Reviews

Goodreads review by Marianne on January 25, 2022

Note: I spent 10 years exploring, mapping, and rappeling/climbing in caves in 4 states and also did both open water and cavern diving so my review is biased. Having said so, this book is one of the best pure adventure narratives I have read. Not only does the author, a British cave diver with 40+ ye......more

Goodreads review by yel ᰔ on April 16, 2023

5/5 This book is so engaging and I was absolutely invested the whole time. Even though the whole book was not only exclusively about the Thai cave rescue but also some of the Rick Stanton's journey throughout his career as a cave diver, each of his journey mentioned was a bit of a reflection that......more

Goodreads review by Lauren on December 29, 2022

Addressing a few of the most common criticisms: 1. People angry this isn’t exclusively about the Thai cave rescue. This seems to be a reading comprehension problem. “Aquanaut: A Life Beneath the Surface” is the title of the book – this is a story of Rick’s life as a cave diver. Obviously, the Thai ca......more

Goodreads review by Andrew on October 12, 2021

Surprisingly well written and captivating. Not just a gripping story of the most famous cave rescue ever but also an incredibly interesting and detailed account of a life spent exploring underwater caves.......more

Goodreads review by Franziska (tintenklexxe) on January 12, 2023

I never thought I could get this invested in a biography. Originally, I started the book because I saw a documentary on the cave rescue in Thailand, but I found the biographical parts equally - if not more - engrossing. It is incredibly interesting and had more suspense than some works of fiction I'......more

Quotes

“An exceptional, true-life adventure book. Heroism wins the day.” Forbes

“Diver Rick Stanton relives the rescue of the century.” Sunday Times (London)

“A unique and heart-pounding story of courage and survival…Stanton’s chronicle…pairs well with the new documentary film, The Rescue.” Booklist

“Remarkable. This book is the chronicle of a man from a humble background who worked devilishly hard to become accomplished in his beloved avocation, succeeded, and was willing to go anywhere to help people in the most dire cave disasters.” Wall Street Journal

“Rick Stanton himself narrates his description of the moment when he and a diving partner were sure that the boys trapped in a Thai cave in 2018 were still alive. Then narrator Don Gilet voices the author’s account of the ensuing rescue…Stanton’s story isn’t just about diving. Gilet also brings to life Stanton’s relatable feelings about not fitting in throughout his life.” AudioFile

“The British divers are all heroes.” Clive Cussler, #1 New York Times bestselling author

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