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The Gales of November The Untold Story of the Edmund Fitzgerald

John U. Bacon

NEW YORK TIMES For three decades following World War II, the Great Lakes overtook Europe as the epicenter of global economic strength. The region was the beating heart of the world economy, possessing all the power and prestige Silicon Valley does today. And no ship represented the apex of the Amer...

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In a holiday gifting episode, the host suggested the book for new dads, noting it commemorates the 50th anniversary of the Edmund Fitzgerald sinking—a subject many men find compelling. He highlighted that it provides a detailed account of the tragedy made famous by Gordon Lightfoot’s song, presenting it as a strong endorsement.

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Episode: Sunday Special: Gifting Books for the Holidays

This book was recommended for new dads because it covers the 50th anniversary of the sinking of the Edmund Fitzgerald in 1975, a topic the speaker noted men seem obsessed with. It details the tragedy immortalized in a Gordon Lightfoot song.

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I read a book, because it's the 50th anniversary of the sinking of the Edmund Fitzgerald called The Gales of November by a man named John U. Bacon.

The Ryen Russillo Show

The hosts noted that they were currently reading the book about the famous shipwreck, mentioning it in passing during the conversation. No specific endorsement or critique was given, so it was treated as a casual reference.

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They mentioned that they were currently reading The Edmund Fitzgerald, a book about the famous shipwreck.

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And now I'm on the Edmund Fitzgerald.

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