Big Blue Society

Mark Cavanagh

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Big Blue Society is the hysterical and emotionally-charged true story of what happens when a diverse but devoted group of men decide to overcome their differences and life challenges and live life by one motto - "Go for It... and Deny Everything."

When disabled Vietnam veteran and war hero Norm Hansen returned home in a body cast and suffering from PTSD, he felt helpless, hopeless and lost. He asked his best friend to take him to catch a fish. The one place where fishing success was ensured was posted and patrolled. They got arrested and threatened with jail time if caught trespassing again, so they had to take their angling pursuits on the road.

From the soothing silence of the Adirondacks to the roaring heart of Yellowstone, from Great Camps in New England to remote lakes in Canada, these men chase their dreams with a tackle box, a tent, and a penchant for adventure. Over 40 years of fishing and camping trips, hijinks in the wilderness, campfire stories, raucous initiations... and occasionally catching fish.

Equal parts emotional healing, misadventure and enduring camaraderie, Big Blue Society is about a once-in-a-lifetime brotherhood that formed around Norm, and how it healed them all. Outdoor adventure enthusiasts and fans of camping and fishing humor books will appreciate the quiet, reflective, thoughtful moments in the book, as beloved members pass and the remaining members soldier on... for the Big Blue Society lives on so long as one of them draws a breath.

Book Details

Publisher: Indigo Ink
Publish Date: Jun 15th, 2025
Pages: 252
Language: English
Edition: undefined - undefined
Dimensions: 9.00in - 6.00in - 0.53in - 0.75lb
EAN: 9798999441201
Categories: • General• General• General

About the Author

Cavanagh, Mark: - Mark Cavanagh, author and filmmaker, lives with his wife by a reservoir in Rhode Island, U.S.A., where he fishes, skates, boats and swims. Nothing pleases him more than watching the grandkids catch fish off the dock or camp out in the yard. He co-wrote and produced Zombie Dearest, a feature film, and directed the Youth Vision Series, recipient of the Action for Children's Television Award.

Praise for this book

"A wild, nostalgic ride of friendship, fishing, and brotherhood-where the open water holds secrets and memories alike." - Christine Rodriguez, Reedsy Discovery

"From chaotic fishing trips to secluded Maine locations to wild road trips filled with pranks and mishaps, the Society's adventures are fueled by a sense of camaraderie, humor, and youthful rebellion." - Jamie Michele, Readers Favorite

☆☆☆☆☆

Big Blue Society is for anyone who misses their friends, loves a good story, or needs to be reminded that the world is a little less lonely with a crew, a lake, and maybe a cooler full of cold ones. It's not just for fishermen. It's for sons, brothers, veterans, and anyone who's ever felt their soul stretch a little in the wild." - Literary Titan

Big Blue Society is the kind of book that sneaks up on you. You start it expecting a lighthearted fishing memoir, but before long, you're wiping away tears and reflecting on your own friendships and life experiences. Mark Cavanagh has written something rare, a book that's hilarious, heartfelt, and quietly profound. - Liam P., Goodreads

A Hilarious and Heartfelt Tribute to Brotherhood

Big Blue Society: Fishtales and Mayhem is an absolute gem of a read equal parts laughter, nostalgia, and emotional depth. - Robert Estewart, Goodreads

"A wild, nostalgic ride of friendship, fishing, and brotherhood-where the open water holds secrets and memories alike." - Christine Rodriguez, Reedsy Discovery

☆☆☆☆☆