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Reviewed on September 15, 2013 | Reference
The popularity of workplace-reality television series such as Ice Road Truckers and The Deadliest Catch serves as a reminder of the allure of real-life professions with an implied risk of danger. This new, first-person title offers a voyeuristic glimpse into the lives of 21 adrenaline junkies who enjoy hazardous occupations. Reid (Boat to Boardroom; 7 Racing Rules) covers jobs ranging from astronaut and avalanche controller to vulcanologist and superbike champion, featuring adventurers who share a bond of cour...Log In or Sign Up to Read More