Big Blue Society: Fishtales and Mayhem
Big Blue Society is the hysterical and emotionally-charged true story of what happens when a diverse but devoted group of men decide to overcome their differences and life challenges and live life by one motto - "Go for It... and Deny Everything."
When disabled Vietnam veteran and war hero Norm Hansen returned home in a body cast and suffering from PTSD, he felt helpless, hopeless and lost. He asked his best friend to take him to catch a fish. The one place where fishing success was ensured was posted and patrolled. They got arrested and threatened with jail time if caught trespassing again, so they had to take their angling pursuits on the road.
From the soothing silence of the Adirondacks to the roaring heart of Yellowstone, these men chase their dreams with a tackle box, a tent, and a penchant for adventure. Over 40 years of fishing and camping trips, hijinks in the wilderness, campfire stories, raucous initiations... and occasionally catching fish.
Equal parts emotional healing, misadventure and enduring camaraderie, Big Blue Society is about a once-in-a-lifetime brotherhood that formed around Norm, and how it healed them all. Outdoor adventure enthusiasts and fans of camping and fishing humor books will never forget the quiet, reflective, thoughtful moments in the book as beloved members pass and the remaining members soldier on... for the Big Blue Society lives on as long as one of them draws a breath.
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Big Blue Society: Fishtales and Mayhem
Big Blue Society is the hysterical and emotionally-charged true story of what happens when a diverse but devoted group of men decide to overcome their differences and life challenges and live life by one motto - "Go for It... and Deny Everything."
When disabled Vietnam veteran and war hero Norm Hansen returned home in a body cast and suffering from PTSD, he felt helpless, hopeless and lost. He asked his best friend to take him to catch a fish. The one place where fishing success was ensured was posted and patrolled. They got arrested and threatened with jail time if caught trespassing again, so they had to take their angling pursuits on the road.
From the soothing silence of the Adirondacks to the roaring heart of Yellowstone, these men chase their dreams with a tackle box, a tent, and a penchant for adventure. Over 40 years of fishing and camping trips, hijinks in the wilderness, campfire stories, raucous initiations... and occasionally catching fish.
Equal parts emotional healing, misadventure and enduring camaraderie, Big Blue Society is about a once-in-a-lifetime brotherhood that formed around Norm, and how it healed them all. Outdoor adventure enthusiasts and fans of camping and fishing humor books will never forget the quiet, reflective, thoughtful moments in the book as beloved members pass and the remaining members soldier on... for the Big Blue Society lives on as long as one of them draws a breath.
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Big Blue Society: Fishtales and Mayhem

Big Blue Society: Fishtales and Mayhem

Big Blue Society: Fishtales and Mayhem

Big Blue Society: Fishtales and Mayhem

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Big Blue Society is the hysterical and emotionally-charged true story of what happens when a diverse but devoted group of men decide to overcome their differences and life challenges and live life by one motto - "Go for It... and Deny Everything."
When disabled Vietnam veteran and war hero Norm Hansen returned home in a body cast and suffering from PTSD, he felt helpless, hopeless and lost. He asked his best friend to take him to catch a fish. The one place where fishing success was ensured was posted and patrolled. They got arrested and threatened with jail time if caught trespassing again, so they had to take their angling pursuits on the road.
From the soothing silence of the Adirondacks to the roaring heart of Yellowstone, these men chase their dreams with a tackle box, a tent, and a penchant for adventure. Over 40 years of fishing and camping trips, hijinks in the wilderness, campfire stories, raucous initiations... and occasionally catching fish.
Equal parts emotional healing, misadventure and enduring camaraderie, Big Blue Society is about a once-in-a-lifetime brotherhood that formed around Norm, and how it healed them all. Outdoor adventure enthusiasts and fans of camping and fishing humor books will never forget the quiet, reflective, thoughtful moments in the book as beloved members pass and the remaining members soldier on... for the Big Blue Society lives on as long as one of them draws a breath.

Product Details

ISBN-13: 9798999441218
Publisher: Mark Cavanagh
Publication date: 06/15/2025
Pages: 252
Product dimensions: 6.00(w) x 9.00(h) x 0.53(d)

About the Author

Mark Cavanagh, author of The Monocle Trilogy, RV Time Machine, and The Zen of Laundry, lives with his wife by the a reservoir in Rhode Island, where he fishes, boats, skates and skinny-dips.

Norman Hansen, a disabled Veteran and decorated war hero, wrote Nam: A Rock Opera and Neptune’s Reach, a novel. He has won battles for Disabled American Veterans across the country and is a proud father three times over.

Brian Cavanagh, businessman and philanthropist, wrote The Green Boat, a novel. He and his wife split their time between Florida and Rhode Island where they host a constant flow of children and grandchildren.

William Lally and his wife live by the Scituate Reservoir in Rhode Island which he patrols regularly with his fish pole and tackle box. An adventurous spirit, William enjoys extended visits with his 5 grandchildren under the age of five.
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