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Into the Deep: An Explorer's Life

Into the Deep: An Explorer's Life

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  • Author：Robert D. Ballard
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Summary

Best known for finding the doomed ship Titanic， celebrated adventurer Robert Ballard has a lifetime of stories about exploring the ocean depths。 Now he gets personal， telling the stories behind his most exciting discoveries-including how a top-secret naval mission provided the opportunity for his Titanic discovery-and opens up about his private tragedies。 He frankly recounts the struggles he has worked through， rising to prominence as a scientist whose celebrity drew academic scorn。 And he reveals the triumph and agony in the years after his Titanic find: While media around the world clamored for interviews， he confronted the death of his 20-year-old son as well as the collapse of his marriage amid academic and military career demands。 Finally， he addresses his late-in-life discovery of his own dyslexia， which he now sees as a gift that has shaped his life and accomplishments。
Brilliant， insightful， and surprising， Into the Deep is the definitive story of the dangers and discoveries， conflicts and triumphs that have shaped the remarkable life of an American hero。

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Pam Foster ，

A strong 3。5 rating， primarily for the interesting life this man has led。 Enjoyed reading about his finding of the Titanic， Bismarck。 But the writing was choppy and got a bit egocentric toward the end。

Liz ，

It's interesting to read about how random events and people influenced the trajectory of his life。 The informal， story-telling style of the book made it enjoyable to read。 It's interesting to read about how random events and people influenced the trajectory of his life。 The informal， story-telling style of the book made it enjoyable to read。 。。。more

Thomas Kelley ，

Robert Bullard was a hyperactive child that was drawn to the oceans thanks to Jules Verne's Twenty thousand leagues under sea and Captain Nemo。 He of course is famously known for finding the Titanic。 You will find from reading this book that he was involved in so many more things。 His start being in Ocean geology and in my opinion the blending of ocean exploration and archeology。 It was interesting to read how his crew and himself being involved with many military missions and one in particular Robert Bullard was a hyperactive child that was drawn to the oceans thanks to Jules Verne's Twenty thousand leagues under sea and Captain Nemo。 He of course is famously known for finding the Titanic。 You will find from reading this book that he was involved in so many more things。 His start being in Ocean geology and in my opinion the blending of ocean exploration and archeology。 It was interesting to read how his crew and himself being involved with many military missions and one in particular that may have helped prevent a war all this may have to do with his prior military service。It was great to read about his long ties with the national geographic society and how he worked to give back in education to encourage more kids to become involved in the sciences。 This was a great read。 。。。more

John ，

A very interesting look at the significant accomplishments of a dynamic personality。 With the discovery of the “Titanic” he became a public figure who advanced the fields of oceanography via robotic devices and cameras and garnered considerable support to enhance and extend his work！Thank you， Dr Ballard for your many significant discoveries over your career and your excellent book describing them。

Michelle Ule ，

I enjoyed Ballard's memoir--but then， I've met him a couple of times。We were particularly interested in his Navy-related stories and the incidents surrounding the discovery of the Titanic。An interesting man and an easy read。 I enjoyed Ballard's memoir--but then， I've met him a couple of times。We were particularly interested in his Navy-related stories and the incidents surrounding the discovery of the Titanic。An interesting man and an easy read。 。。。more

Rose and Mike Mccarthy ，

I was SO excited to win ‘Into the Deep，’ by Robert Ballard and Christopher Drew， as a giveaway from GoodReads。 I have been a fan of Robert Ballard since I was about 10 years old （thirty-mumble-mumble-years ago）。 While I always knew he was more than the explorer who discovered the Titanic， Lusitania and Bismarck， this book allowed me to learn even more about him， his history， and his explorations and discoveries。 Starting with tales of his childhood adventures， and following him through his caree I was SO excited to win ‘Into the Deep，’ by Robert Ballard and Christopher Drew， as a giveaway from GoodReads。 I have been a fan of Robert Ballard since I was about 10 years old （thirty-mumble-mumble-years ago）。 While I always knew he was more than the explorer who discovered the Titanic， Lusitania and Bismarck， this book allowed me to learn even more about him， his history， and his explorations and discoveries。 Starting with tales of his childhood adventures， and following him through his career， the narration paints such vivid images that as a reader， I felt like I was right there in the thick of it， or at the very least， like I was watching it all play out from a hidden， shadowed corner of the room。 I highly recommend this book not only for those interested in maritime discoveries， but for anyone who longs for the adventure of exploration and the drama behind all the work that helps create the journey！ Five stars， two thumbs up， a popping champagne cork and all the other accolades and recommendations！ 。。。more

Celine ，

Written so that you feel the adventure， and the desire to find an explore more mysteries beneath the sea。

Shauna Baldi ，

I couldn’t take my ear buds out！ I loved every part of this and must say I’m sad he didn’t narrarate it himself。 I’m sure he has his reasons。 Excellent book from a true adventurer。

Nancy ，

I liked this book a lot。 His story of getting into the field， finding different ships or objects， helping move technology along， working with other disciplines。 All of it fascinating to me。 Hope others will enjoy it also。

Robert D ，

Truly excellent story about a life well lived exploration well done！

Rachel Seivard ，

Robert Ballard has quite the resume。 I loved this book- his writing style made the book easy to read and hard to put down。 The book went through so many of the projects he has participated in， which has now given me a list of items to look up and learn more about。 I really loved how he explained the science of various topics in a very user friendly sort of way。 Thrilled to add to my bookshelf！ Would highly recommend to anyone！

Lynn ，

Nice biography of Robert D。 Ballad in his 80s， now looking back on his life。 An overview of his life and successes。

Wendy Gray ，

Great read in one day

Onceinabluemoon ，

His achievements are 5 star， his personality 2 stars， he lost me when criticized his ex wife， he's too old to throw her under the bus。。。 His achievements are 5 star， his personality 2 stars， he lost me when criticized his ex wife， he's too old to throw her under the bus。。。 。。。more

Jeremy Moore ，

This book is great。 Part of that has to be due to the fact that Dr。 Ballard has an incredible resume。 But it's well written， from a perspective that feels very honest。 Highly recommend to anyone remotely interested in science， exploration， or the ocean。 This book is great。 Part of that has to be due to the fact that Dr。 Ballard has an incredible resume。 But it's well written， from a perspective that feels very honest。 Highly recommend to anyone remotely interested in science， exploration， or the ocean。 。。。more

Diane ，

From start to finish you will not get bored reading Into The Deep！ A great play-by-play of some of Robert Ballard's greatest discoveries beginning with the titanic of all of them。。。The Titantic。 Excellent book to read whether you're a fan of the ocean or just history。 A can't put it down type of book。 From start to finish you will not get bored reading Into The Deep！ A great play-by-play of some of Robert Ballard's greatest discoveries beginning with the titanic of all of them。。。The Titantic。 Excellent book to read whether you're a fan of the ocean or just history。 A can't put it down type of book。 。。。more

Cindy Scilipoti ，

I was so sad the holiday weekend weather was a bust， and then I got lost in Bob’s adventures 。 The highs and lows of his life are fascinating and exciting 。 Why yes ， Bob found the Titanic （ spoiler alert！ 😀） ， but this is a man is so much more than the Titanic and her beauty。 I don’t want to say much more 。 Other than his life is and the way this book was written is absolutely inspirational。

Nursebookie ，

Into the Deep: An Explorer's Life is the memoir of Bob Ballard， a well known and celebrated oceanographer and scientist who discovered the wrecks of the RMS Titanic in 1985。 Ballard was also well known for his countless significant scientific discoveries， and underwater expeditions。 I loved the way this book was written and how this memoir recounts Ballard’s life with heartbreaking details and stories about his own struggles and challenges growing up。 Ballard’s life is so moving and heartfelt as Into the Deep: An Explorer's Life is the memoir of Bob Ballard， a well known and celebrated oceanographer and scientist who discovered the wrecks of the RMS Titanic in 1985。 Ballard was also well known for his countless significant scientific discoveries， and underwater expeditions。 I loved the way this book was written and how this memoir recounts Ballard’s life with heartbreaking details and stories about his own struggles and challenges growing up。 Ballard’s life is so moving and heartfelt as he tells his story of how he rose to prominence。 He also opens up about his life， specifically about his learning disability - having had dyslexia， to his harrowing experience losing his 20 year old son， and then the collapse of his marriage。 This book was such an amazing read I highly recommend， about the remarkable life of a former US Navy commander， oceanographer， and adventurer that is both inspirational and insightful。 。。。more

Lisa ，

Born in Kansas， then relocating to California with his family when he was two years old， Robert Ballard fell in love with the ocean upon his first trip to the beach。 Inspired by the adventures of Jacques Cousteau， he overcame his difficulties with reading by working twice as hard to achieve his goal of being an oceanographer。 From professional highs to personal lows， he persisted and continues to work hard even as he approaches his eighties。 Although he's often thought of for finding the Titanic Born in Kansas， then relocating to California with his family when he was two years old， Robert Ballard fell in love with the ocean upon his first trip to the beach。 Inspired by the adventures of Jacques Cousteau， he overcame his difficulties with reading by working twice as hard to achieve his goal of being an oceanographer。 From professional highs to personal lows， he persisted and continues to work hard even as he approaches his eighties。 Although he's often thought of for finding the Titanic， Robert Ballard has lived an amazing life exploring， teaching and developing new equipment to discover more about our oceans。 His informal writing style became the voice of a captivating storyteller in my mind as he described his adventures as they happened from initial planning to their ultimate discoveries。 I highly recommend this book for anyone who loves the ocean and its mysteries！ 。。。more

Melissa ，

I hate having to write a negative review for this book。 I loved learning about the science and history scattered throughout and his accomplishments。 I disliked the fact that money and name dropping took up most of this book。 It does not portray Ballard in such a good light which is very disappointing。 He deserves to be recognized for his works just not with this book。

Jennifer ~ TarHeelReader ，

Anyone else fascinated with stories about the Titanic？ Bob Ballard is the actual explorer known for discovery on both the Titanic and Lusitania shipwrecks。Ballard found the wreck of the Titanic。 He’s also known for finding new life forms at the bottom of the sea。 Today he captains a ship where he continues research and trains other young scientists。Into the Deep is his story where he shares personal details about his life。 From a child with a learning disability to a legendary explorer and scien Anyone else fascinated with stories about the Titanic？ Bob Ballard is the actual explorer known for discovery on both the Titanic and Lusitania shipwrecks。Ballard found the wreck of the Titanic。 He’s also known for finding new life forms at the bottom of the sea。 Today he captains a ship where he continues research and trains other young scientists。Into the Deep is his story where he shares personal details about his life。 From a child with a learning disability to a legendary explorer and scientist， all the exciting and often dangerous stories are shared。 What a life！ I’m so grateful to have been able to read Bob Ballard’s story。I received a gifted copy。Many of my reviews can also be found on my blog: www。jennifertarheelreader。com and instagram: www。instagram。com/tarheelreader 。。。more

Lisa Albright ，

What a life！ So many fascinating adventures， incredible discoveries， and numerous scientific contributions。 Robert Ballard's achievements are extraordinary and yet， while reading his book I got the sense that none of that has changed him all that much。 His natural curiosity， determination， skill with people， and an innate desire to find answers also seem to keep him grounded as the quest to know more is never over。 I'm a scuba diver and I can't even begin to describe the chills and thrills I got What a life！ So many fascinating adventures， incredible discoveries， and numerous scientific contributions。 Robert Ballard's achievements are extraordinary and yet， while reading his book I got the sense that none of that has changed him all that much。 His natural curiosity， determination， skill with people， and an innate desire to find answers also seem to keep him grounded as the quest to know more is never over。 I'm a scuba diver and I can't even begin to describe the chills and thrills I got while reading about his underwater excursions。 The photos of the Titanic are so beautiful and haunting。 The descriptions of artifacts found using his submersibles detailed and illuminating。 This book is an inspiration to inquiring minds and an encouragement to follow your dreams。I received a gifted copy in exchange for an honest review。 。。。more

Kelsea ，

Last night， I finished up this memoir by Bob Ballard， the oceanographer who found Titanic’s shipwreck site， as well as exploring many other underwater wrecks and making other oceanic discoveries。I really enjoyed this book， as it offered a peek into a world very few have access to。 The book includes interesting photographs that illustrate what Ballard describes。 I learned a lot about deep sea exploration （using submersibles & underwater cameras）， his specialty。 It was great reading about all the Last night， I finished up this memoir by Bob Ballard， the oceanographer who found Titanic’s shipwreck site， as well as exploring many other underwater wrecks and making other oceanic discoveries。I really enjoyed this book， as it offered a peek into a world very few have access to。 The book includes interesting photographs that illustrate what Ballard describes。 I learned a lot about deep sea exploration （using submersibles & underwater cameras）， his specialty。 It was great reading about all the work he’s done to encourage kids interested in pursuing ocean exploration。Ballard also goes into a heart wrenching personal loss he experienced。 Near the end of the book， Ballard talks about learning late in life that he has dyslexia， and how that impacted the way he saw himself and his experiences。 I love how he ends on climate change and how important it is for us humans to find sustainable ways to live。Thank you National Geographic & TLC BooTours for a free copy of the book in exchange for an Instagram feature + review。 It’s out today！ 。。。more

Janilyn Kocher ，

I loved watching Jacques Cousteau as a child although I am not particularly fond of the water。 I remember when Ballard found the Titanic and that launched my love affair with the ship。 Into the Deep provides a fascinating account of Ballards life。 I was most interested in the Titanic parts， but was also interested in the other treasures he has found in the deep。 I think anyone reading this memoir will want to dive into the water and see what lost ships and artifacts they can find。 Thanks to Nati I loved watching Jacques Cousteau as a child although I am not particularly fond of the water。 I remember when Ballard found the Titanic and that launched my love affair with the ship。 Into the Deep provides a fascinating account of Ballards life。 I was most interested in the Titanic parts， but was also interested in the other treasures he has found in the deep。 I think anyone reading this memoir will want to dive into the water and see what lost ships and artifacts they can find。 Thanks to National Geographic and Edelweiss for the the early read。 。。。more

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