This is the short and simply-written story of how two poor guys, through hard work and intelligence, created the wine business in the United States. Their lives were the American Dream. The book offers a good lesson for the current generation: work hard, take risks, and good things will happen. Unfortunately, the book reads as if Gallo's lawyers were all over it and that is perhaps its biggest shortcoming. It leaves many questions and details unanswered. It would be fascinating to hear the "war stories" of Ernest while he is still alive to tell them. With any luck there will be a sequel.

i thought it was a wonderful book . i loved it ebcause they mentioned my grandfather in it because he later became Vice preseindet of Gallo Winery.

Great book to read, especially if you are part of a start-up\family business. Focus is on hard work, guts and determination. If you are thinking about going into business for yourself, read it first!! Easy reading.

Bugliosi is an excellent author who gives his readers an understanding of why the law allows (or does not allow) certain things. The first part of this book reads like a fiction novel; telling the story of the Palmyra murders. The second half is more about the trials of Buck Walker and Jennifer Jenkins. It reads a little dryer than the first half, however Bugliosi is not afraid to speak his mind. If you enjoyed Helter Skelter, you will love this book. However, I would love to find a map of the Pacific Ocean showing the location of Palmyra. I wish one would have been included with the other maps in this book.

I felt that this book was an excellent and colorful presentation of the events surrounding the double murder. I also thought this an excellent chronicle as regards the actual involvement of Bugliosi and his fellow counsel in the murder trial itself. I was less impressed, however, by his blanket acceptance of his client's explanation of events and his subsequent conclusion that they indicated her innocence. I must conclude therefore that his explanation, which was successfully offered in court regarding his client's innocence or guilt. is similarly flawed. "And the Sea Will Tell" is an excellent chronicle of how even the most brilliant and professional of attorneys can be infatuated by a beautiful and charming client into ignoring crucial evidence and manufacturing an nonsensical alternate theory of the crime. If such a defense had been presented to any of Vincent Bugliosi's prosecutions, I have no doubt that he would have torn it apart as an obvious and t! otally unbelievable fairy tale. The objectivity and ice cold analysis to be found in "Helter Skelter" is totally lacking in this book, and it is fascinating to compare the two works and observe how, in "And the Sea Will Tell", Bugliosi discards every shred of legal acumen in his pursuit of "justice" for his client. "And the Sea Will Tell" is more than just a fascinating look at a fascinating and horrifying crime, extremely well written. It is also, and perhaps more importantly, a fascinating look at how the legal system can be abused by a brilliant advocate manipulated by a beautiful and totally deceitful client. The non-attorney reader will be angered and horrified by Bugliosi's glee at the success of legal stratagems which resulted in the suppression of key evidence indicating his client's knowing participation in the crimes. This book is a fascinating portrayal of the difference between the attorney's point of view of the concep! t of justice for his client (the client must be acquitted n! o matter what the evidence indicates), and the general public's view (people who commit murder should be legally convicted of that crime). Bugliosi's insistence on ignoring every contrary opinion in evaluating the facts of the case, including those of his fellow counsel, is fascinatingly recounted, and will chill the reader, and also probably sadden him or her."And the Sea Will Tell" will, to the careful reader, reveal more than the details and disposition of a horrible and indefensible tragedy. It will also reveal the power of the attorney in our society to do irreversible evil when he or she is seduced into utilizing their talents in the defense of evil.

And the Sea Will Tell is a riveting account of a double murder and the long journey to justice. Bugliosi creates suspense and foreboding from the very beginning, and it quickly becomes difficult to put the book down. He paints a picture so vividly of each person involved that this reader felt she knew them personally. His description of the exotic and dangerous scene of the crime truly takes you there. Some of the courtroom proceedings can get a little bewildering to a layperson in spite of Bugliosi's best efforts to explain them, but his keen insight into the psychology of the witnesses and of his client, Jennifer Jenkins, make for a most satisfying true crime story

This is an excellent account of the first state-sponsored American attempt to reach the North Pole. Headed by the single-minded Captain Charles Hall, this expedition was beset by problems from the start. There were serious conflicts of interest between those who were aiming for the Artic goal (Hall) and the scientific group, not to mention disastrous insubordination from crew-members who did not feel that Hall was qualified to commandeer the ship.

What makes this book unique from many other polar exploration works is that it also revolves around a more than century-old murder mystery on board the ship; that of Captain Hall himself. These two aspects provide a chilling account of what happens when there is lack of discipline and unwavering leadership on board any seabound vessel.

A terrific true account that reads like a novel. Great addition to any polar exploration library.

I am a sucker for survival tales and this is one of the best I have read. Written by newspaperman Bruce Henderson, it is well researched and presented in a clear, concise manner with just the right amount of detail and suspense enough for several books. This was America's first attempt to reach the North Pole and unfortunately the government had to stick its hand in. It was during one of America's worst administrations -- that of U.S. Grant, and he and his cohorts bungled this venture, too. They spent the money to do it right, but put the wrong people in charge and put together contracts that spelled doom from the start. The hero of the tale is George Tyson, and what a hero he is...fighting almost unsurmountable odds as he struggles for months on an ice flow with 19 deserted shipmates in the Artic. There are enough villians -- a drunken sea captian, a murderous physician, a crew that refuses to take any orders. I highly recommend this one without fear of contradiction from anyone who appreciates a good adventure.

Even if the subject matter doesn't seem exciting to you, this book is well worth reading. This book is in the "can't put down' category.