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One Wave at a Time Paperback – January 1, 2007

by Billy Bryan Brown (Author)

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It was March 2nd, 1969. Sixteen-year-old Billy Brown paced the floor of the housed he shared with his parents and sister in an affluent Fort Worth suburb.

They were scheduled to be home by noon and were now several hours overdue in their return by private plane. Billy was becoming very concerned for he knew the dangers of flying in Texas thunderstorms.

Thunder shook the house over and over as it chased every blinding strike of lightning that sliced through the black clouds that rolled angrily across the skies.

Every minute that passed seemed like an eternity to young, privileged, pampered and protected Billy, who now faced a fear like he had never known.

At a little after ten that night, the phone rang and his fears became a reality.

"They are all gone" was all that he remembered from that call that changed his life forever.

The few months following the death of his entire family are still a blur to him to this day. Suffice to say that the trauma that he experienced that dark, stormy, night set into play a three-decade series of events that make this book so much more than a story of loss.

After a decade of a near maniacal-like search for something he couldn't even define, Billy found himself, literally, in the wilderness of the last frontier.

Stranded on an uninhabited island off the coast of Alaska for nearly 18 months with his wife and two small children, Billy began to look within himself for the strength and skills necessary to bring his new family through their ordeal.

Once rescued from Mosman Island, having survived bears, wolves, killer whales and two Alaskan winters, the Brown family found they had grown comfortable with the bush and went on to live another 20 plus years under conditions that most of us cannot even imagine and they thrived individually and as a family.

This book is the true adventure of Billy and Ami and their seven children as they approached life head-on and turned tragedy and trials into triumphs and victories "one wave at a time". This is a true story of loss, pain, fear and survival; of dreams, determination, courage and love, and an adventure packed testament to the incredible power of love, trust and the strength of family.

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228 pages
Language

English
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Booklocker.com, Inc.
Publication date

January 1, 2007
Dimensions

5.51 x 0.51 x 8.5 inches
ISBN-10

1601453000
ISBN-13

978-1601453006
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Publisher ‏ : ‎ Booklocker.com, Inc. (January 1, 2007)
Language ‏ : ‎ English
Paperback ‏ : ‎ 228 pages
ISBN-10 ‏ : ‎ 1601453000
ISBN-13 ‏ : ‎ 978-1601453006
Item Weight ‏ : ‎ 10.6 ounces
Dimensions ‏ : ‎ 5.51 x 0.51 x 8.5 inches

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Linda Johnston

best read for a while

Reviewed in the United States on June 3, 2023

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loved it hope he writes more,

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K.W. Kidwell

Interesting story, much better than the TV series.

Reviewed in the United States on July 10, 2017

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I thoroughly enjoyed this book. Billy tells his tale very well and kept me interested in every page and chapter. The downside to reading the book is reading it after seeing Alaskan Bush People on TV for over four years now and seeing how fake and ridiculous that show has become. I guess they have to do what pays the bills though. It's interesting to see the show and now know how things really have played out by reading the book as it was written years before their TV deal.

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Rose

Excellent book!

Reviewed in the United States on November 6, 2013

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Oh, this was one of those few books that completely grabs my attention from the first page to the last page. Even after finishing the book a couple of months ago, I find myself wondering about the family and what is going on with them. I hope he writes another book and let's us know. I have seen the outside of the house he talks about living in as a child and the description is exactly as he writes. Billy, your parents would be so very proud of what you have become, a loving family man and a hell of a good writer. Folks, read this book, you will not be disappointed.

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fashionforward123

Four Stars

Reviewed in the United States on July 15, 2016

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Funny book, a little odd in places, but overall a good read. I enjoyed it.

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Justin morrison

A great family man who never let any obstacles get in ...

Reviewed in the United States on November 4, 2017

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My fiancee and I watch the show. She advised me that Mr Brown wrote this book and wanted to read. The book brought her to tears as he has lost so much and yet is so humble. She reads many books but read this particular book as slow as possible to savor it. A great family man who never let any obstacles get in his way. Fantastic book

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debbie helmreich

Absolutely loved this book

Reviewed in the United States on August 4, 2014

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Absolutely loved this book. Billy Bryan Brown and his family have a very rich life. I was glad to know that Billy was able to finally move on from that horrible tragedy so long ago. Billy and his family are truly remarkable people and not only would I read more of his books(would love to get some of his children's books for my grandson) but hopefully will be able to continue watching them on their show.

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JDSRainbow

Excellent Book

Reviewed in the United States on July 22, 2010

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This book was recommended to me by an older friend and I am soo glad I got it! It came to me when taking life "One wave at a time" was what I needed. Written in a simple easy to read manner, the adventure keeps going and going. You hate to put it down. I highly recommend this to anyone who likes adventure and overcoming the hard things in life. Excellent Read...

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Worth reading. Overpriced though.

Reviewed in the United States on November 6, 2017

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Too much geographical information instead of family stories. It was interesting, though. Especially if you follow the show.

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Susan Ann Fletcher

she was the most beautiful young woman that I had ever met"

Reviewed in the United Kingdom on July 11, 2016

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This exhilarating epic of a true story will have you in tears, have you smiling🙂, have you riveted to your chair and engulf you in the ups and downs of this exceptional family! "That was where it happened....in farmland USA! Of all the places that I had been, and all the miles that I had gone looking for something, not knowing what, and now......there it was standing in front of me less than twenty miles from my childhood home. I only saw her at a glance, and never had I seen her before, but there she was, and I recognised her instantly. The moment I caught sight of her, most of the emptiness seemed to have gotten up and left. She was born in Chicargo, and then moved to the farm when she was a little girl, and here today, she was the most beautiful young woman that I had ever met". You have it all Romance, Hardship, Courage, Victory!

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Angie Gillmon

Great

Reviewed in the United Kingdom on April 14, 2018

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My Mum loves the Series & the book .
Many kind regards Angie G

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