In this captivating audiobook, titled Tides: The Science and Spirit of the Ocean, the brilliant mind and enthusiastic spirit of writer, sailor, and surfer Jonathan White will take you on an exhilarating journey across the vast expanse of our planet's oceans. Buckle up and get ready to listen as White unravels the fascinating science behind ocean tides while also delving into the spiritual connection these powerful forces hold.
Prepare to be transported to the frosty Arctic, where White fearlessly ventures beneath the icy surface alongside an Inuit elder, on a quest to hunt for mussels hidden in the enigmatic recesses created by low tide. Feel the rush as you join White during his breathtakingly daring race against the Silver Dragon, a gargantuan twenty-five-foot tidal bore that fearlessly crashes its way eighty miles up the Qiantang River in China.
But the adventure doesn't stop there. White takes listeners on a captivating expedition to France, where he has the privilege of interviewing the monks who reside in the enchanting monastery of Mont Saint-Michel, forever entwined with the ebb and flow of the tides. Prepare to be amazed as White delves into the captivating world of tidal power generation in both Chile and Scotland, uncovering the ingenious ways these countries harness the immense energy of the tides.
And let's not forget about the pressing issue of rising sea levels. White doesn't shy away from exploring the dire consequences of this impending threat to our planet. He ventures into both Panama and Venice, immersing himself in the rich cultural adaptations borne out of the necessity to coexist with the ever-rising waters.
Tides is not your ordinary audiobook. It is a masterful fusion of poetic prose, enthralling adventure, and thought-provoking scientific inquiry. Prepare to be swept away by the enchanting paradox that lies at the heart of our planet's constant and mesmerizing motion—the tides that shape and define our world. Buckle up, and let the journey begin.
