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How to Avoid Huge Ships: Or I Never Met a Ship I Liked Paperback – January 1, 1982

by John W. Trimmer (Author)
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  1. Print length
    97 pages
  2. Language
    English
  3. Publisher
    National Writers Press
  4. Publication date
    January 1, 1982
  5. ISBN-10
    0881000191
  6. ISBN-13
    978-0881000191
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  • Publisher ‏ : ‎ National Writers Press; F Second Printing Used edition (January 1, 1982)
  • Language ‏ : ‎ English
  • Paperback ‏ : ‎ 97 pages
  • ISBN-10 ‏ : ‎ 0881000191
  • ISBN-13 ‏ : ‎ 978-0881000191
  • Item Weight ‏ : ‎ 12 ounces
  • Customer Reviews:
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The absolutely necessary and comprehensive guide to avoiding huge ships
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The absolutely necessary and comprehensive guide to avoiding huge ships
Many other great reviews covered common topics, but I personally found that Chapter 17: Avoiding two Dimensional Thinking helped me escape a huge ship.
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  • Theresa
    5.0 out of 5 stars Best Wedding Present We Could Think to Give
    Reviewed in the United States on June 24, 2015
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    I bought the book, How to Avoid Huge Ships, for my brother and his Bride based on other reader's comments on the advice in this 99 page book as the most insightful on avoiding a lifetime of Huge Ships which are apt to show themselves in even the strongest of marriages. For my brother, the self-proclaimed “Little Ship” of the family, these pages are full of wisdom that raises Captain Trimmer’s words well above any advice that could be gleaned from watching Dr. Phil or Oprah, or even writing for bits of encouragement from Dear Abby or her sister, Ann Landers, on avoiding Huge Ships that can be encountered in a marriage. The Captain goes step by step identifying in chapter one the characteristics of Huge Ships and in later chapters goes into detail of the forces and environmental impacts of Huge Ships – which is vital for the bride to know when entering into a lifetime commitment with a Ship. If these items are not recognized early on, Little Ships can run into Big Ships, or worse, Huge Ships. Anyone can buy sets of China, soup bowls, etc., but they can be smashed.. or otherwise ruined in events where Huge Ships are not avoided. What would be the point of these gifts without knowing how to avoid Ships of Magnitude! So read away my Little Ship brother and Soon to be Bride of our family's Little Ship. May you both have Fair Winds and Following Seas in your marriage, Vonny and Philip, and (of course) may you be blessed with a fleet of Little Ships!
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  • A. Laguna
    4.0 out of 5 stars The Gift of Paper - One man's tale of nautical safety and anniversary presents
    Reviewed in the United States on November 18, 2011
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    My wife and I are both avid boaters. We've often pondered the appropriate protocol while at the helm, for huge ship avoidance. Captain Trimmer has both educated and enlightened us on the subject. In fact, on a recent trip to Jamaica, we encountered what could only be described as a HUGE SHIP, and summarily avoided it with a deft hand at the controls. I credit this work of nautical genius with our cool response, eventual safety, and ability to live to tell the tale.

    Should you doubt the need for this book in your library of nautical tomes, look no further than this review for affirmation that this is a must have for any seafarer. So much so that when I was looking for a gift for my bride on the one year anniversary of our nuptials, I chose this book to fulfill the gift of paper.

    Happy Anniversary, Baby!!
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  • R. McLaughlin
    5.0 out of 5 stars This book could save your life!
    Reviewed in the United States on May 10, 2013
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    I'm very much scared of ships. I live over a hundred miles inland and at 6,000 feet elevation but one can never be too careful!
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  • Oh Captain Awesomeface
    1.0 out of 5 stars Insensitive and wrong
    Reviewed in the United States on February 7, 2013
    As a plus sized ship going through puberty, I thought this book would address some of my concerns about growing up to be, for lack of a better word, huge. There is a serious hugeness epidemic among ships these days, and we're now seeing cases of juvenile hugeness that we've never seen before. What's causing it? And better yet, how can we avoid becoming huge ships ourselves? My parents are both huge ships, so I was worried it might be hereditary. Feeling awkward, insecure, and a growing awareness of my hull that we all feel during adolescence, I came upon this book in my search for answers. My hope that this book could shed some light on these feelings and the hugeness epidemic were quickly dashed on the rocks when I found out that this book casts huge ships as some kind of menace to otherwise placid waters. I was heartbroken to think of my parents as the kind of pariahs to be steered clear of that this book makes of all huge ships. They are the most loving and gentle ships on the water, and they have always raised me to be kind and accepting. Instead of motoring away in fear of huge ships, maybe you should get to know some. And you know what, if I do grow up to be a huge ship, I'll still love myself for who I am regardless of who you all think I should be.
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  • Travis
    5.0 out of 5 stars Take this book seriously! My flippant approach of this book got my family killed
    Reviewed in the United States on April 6, 2024
    Last July, I had plans to take my family on a summer voyage through the Gulf of Mexico. I had rented out a small fishing boat from my Uncle Tom. I thought that I had everything set and ready for the trip: life preservers, sunscreen, and drinks. About two weeks before the trip, I came across this book at my local library. Of course, I had heard about the danger of enormous vessels previously, so I naturally bought 5 copies of the book for each member of my family.
    About halfway through the book, I was shaking with the terror of anticipating an interaction with a ship larger than my own. My wife and oldest son felt the same way, even though they had only read the introduction. It was time to take action. I canceled our vacation plans and sabotaged Uncle Tom's fishing boat so that he wouldn't have to test the fate of his own life either. At this point, I thought I was safe so I discontinued my study of the book. I couldn't have been more wrong.
    The very next week, there was a severe flood caused by an Atlantic Hurricane. I was out in the office, when suddenly out the window in the distance I saw it. A behemoth of a maritime watercraft in the distance, making its way to our humble Mississippi town. The barge was headed straight for my home! I tried to call my wife to warn her, but it was too late.
    Needless to say, I should have taken this book more seriously. If so, I could've avoided the catastrophe that took place. Let all hear my tragic tale and learn from my mistakes.
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  • Snags
    5.0 out of 5 stars Become a Huge Ship Avoidance Ninja!
    Reviewed in the United States on May 29, 2024
    I bought this tome of wisdom 10 years ago. Every morning since, I have studied its sacred pages before my daily martial arts practice session. I am confident in saying that it has become a part of my core being at this point. While I used to get hit by huge ships on a regular basis, I am happy to report ZERO huge ship incidents since I became a disciple of this book!
    6 people found this helpful
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  • Dave
    4.0 out of 5 stars Be careful to get the latest edition
    Reviewed in the United States on May 5, 2015
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    I don't want to be negative but none of the reviews I have read have addressed the fact that there are two editions. You want to make sure you buy the latest edition so that you have the most up-to-date information. Do you want to get run over by a huge ship just because you neglected to buy the latest edition? No, I didn't think so.
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  • Ray Gutnick
    3.0 out of 5 stars Incorrect cover
    Reviewed in Canada on September 19, 2015
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    Just a comment that the cover is not the same as the photo, so points deducted
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