Moving Toward the Light
Moving Toward the Light by Sharon Stoll, published by AuthorHouse in 2004, is a personal memoir that offers an insightful glimpse into the life of Captain Ray Hurst. This 204-page book presents his experiences as a Merchant Marine, detailing his nautical youth in Norfolk, his love for boats, and his adventures across the globe. Through his own words, Captain Ray recounts his service during two wars, including perilous convoys across the North Atlantic during World War II and his contributions in Vietnam.
Readers will find a narrative that captures the essence of maritime history through Captain Ray’s unique perspective. The memoir explores themes of resilience and adventure, as it chronicles his journey from a young sailor to a seasoned mariner involved in significant historical events, such as clearing the Suez Canal after the 1973 War and helping to construct the Monitor-Merrimac Bridge-Tunnel. This edition provides a straightforward account of a life filled with remarkable experiences, making it a valuable addition to the genres of biography and personal memoir.
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A North Atlantic Convoy Survivor is the fascinating life of Captain Ray Hurst in his own words, a personal window on maritime history. Cap’n Ray tells of his nautical youth in the busy port of Norfolk, his love for boats, and his adventures as a Merchant Marine. Along the way he saw the world and fought through two wars. Seriously injured in adolescence, Ray’s WWII duty included repeated convoys across the U-boat infested, lethal North Atlantic. Then after decades as a commercial mariner Ray served in Vietnam twice. He later cleared the Suez Canal after the 1973 War and was instrumental in building Hampton Roads’ majestic Monitor-Merrimac Bridge- Tunnel. Ray’s autobiography is a worthwhile read in an easy style by the man who lived the adventure.
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