Captain Phil Harris

The Legendary Crab Fisherman, Our Hero, Our Dad

By: Josh Harris, Jake Harris, Steve Springer, Blake Chavez

Narrated by: Pete Larkin

Prior to his untimely death, in 2010, Captain Phil Harris was a star of Discovery Channel's Deadliest Catch, the hit show that follows the exhilarating lives of Alaskan crab fishermen as they brave the vicious Bering Sea. He led his crew through hurricane-force winds and four-story-high waves, hauling in millions of pounds of crab and raking in millions of dollars.

Phil worked hard, but he played even harder. His life on shore - from his rebellious days to his tempestuous marriages, from his addictive habits to his fundamental American success story - could serve as a reality show in itself. He lived his life at Mach speed: the blitz of crab season, the six-figure paydays, the thunderous motorcycles, and the drug-fueled parties. High-speed chases and all-night blackjack binges were par for the course.

But as wild as Phil could be, he was always openhearted and infectiously friendly. He was a devoted friend, a loving father, a steadfast captain, and a hero to audiences across America and around the world. His death, in 2010, the result of stroke and heart failure at the age of 53, left a hole in the hearts of millions. In this exclusive authorized biography, Phil's two surviving sons, Josh and Jake Harris, team up with best-selling author Steve Springer and coauthor Blake Chavez to share the thrilling story of Phil's remarkable life.

©2013 Josh Harris and Jake Harris with Blake Chavez and Steve Springer (P)2013 Tantor

A story worthy of carrying Phil's Legend

Narration felt personal and enthusiastic, loved it! this book will carry Phil's Legend for Generations to come

A Great Captain, Father, Friend

Great Read, Loved the entire book, choice Narrator read it PERFECTLY!! I will be buying the hardcopy soon!

Fishing crabbing

Story of a real life. Beauty, struggle, reality. Family, loyalty. Imperfect. Party. Love of animals

Really entertaining. Good naration.

I would recommend this book for anyone interested in Phil's life or a true fishermans life at sea.

More Than a TV Personality!

It was good to hear more of Captain Phil's story beyond what they showed on TV.