What People Are Saying
Military & Public Service
“Both Rear Admiral (ret.) Gallaudet and I served our nation in and out of uniform, and we shared a commitment to integrity and ethical leadership. Holding Fast in Heavy Seas is a field guide for those who want to learn how to remain true to those principles when the pressure to do otherwise is at its peak.”
— The Honorable John Kelly, General (ret.) former Secretary of Homeland Security and White House Chief of Staff“In addition to powerful leadership lessons, Holding Fast in Heavy Seas includes excellent instances of how scientific and technical partnerships can bring navies and nations together.”
— Admiral (ret.) James Stavridis, former NATO Supreme Allied Commander and Author of The Restless Wave: A Novel of the U.S. Navy“This is an important book — for students of practical marine science, for students of military and organizational leadership, and most importantly for political historians seeking to understand how effective public servants can lead organizations honorably during challenging political/military periods. Of course Holding Fast in Heavy Seas presents the national security benefits of the ocean’s natural resources - an important but often misunderstood mark in the area of marine conservation. But it covers much more territory than that — how effective servant leaders can navigate complex and contradictory leadership responsibilities with integrity and humility.”
— Admiral (ret.) Kurt Tidd, former Commander of the US Southern CommandEnvironmental & Science Leadership
“Holding Fast in Heavy Seas is a powerful guide to navigating life’s most challenging waves with courage, clarity, and purpose—an inspiring blueprint for leadership when it matters most. Tim Gallaudet delivers hard-earned wisdom from the admiral's seat, reminding us that in turbulent times, strength of character is the true North Star.”
— Shaun Tomson, World Champion Surfer and author of The Code: The Power of "I Will" “I am honored to call Rear Admiral (ret.) Tim a friend and fellow defender of our ocean planet. What an amazing resume: Admiral, Ph.D., the Oceanographer for the Navy, Administrator of NOAA, but down to earth enough to chat with an old surfer. For those who also have saltwater running through their veins, Holding Fast in Heavy Seas will be an epic ride!”
— Ian Cairns, Pro Surfing Champion and author of Kanga: The Trials and Triumphs of Ian Cairns“It was a delight for me to partner with Rear Admiral (ret.) Gallaudet in our shared passion of ocean exploration, and I am proud to have a prominent place in this exceptional account of his life’s leadership journey.”
— Victor Vescovo, Record-setting Ocean Explorer and MountaineerTruth & Transparency
“As America finally comes to grips with the reality that our government hasn’t always been truthful to its people, [Tim] continues to champion truth, transparency, and accountability across all levels of our bureaucracy. Tim has seen first-hand during times of peace and war the ultimate cost of not being transparent. His book is a must read and should be considered mandatory reading within our military academies. Reading this book makes clear the advantages of being truthful and the consequences of not being transparent.”
— Lue Elizondo, Former Member of the DOD UAP Task Force, The Age of Disclosure Cast Member“While not a UAP book per se, Holding Fast in Heavy Seas is a terrific read to better understand how Rear Admiral (ret.) Tim Gallaudet came to be a national authority on this enigmatic topic.”
— Ryan Graves, former US Navy F/A-18 pilot, founder of Americans for Safe Aerospace “I have been honored to join Dr. Tim Gallaudet in calling for the U.S. government to eliminate once and for all the coverup, disinformation, and misinformation regarding not only UAP, but other areas under federal purview. Holding Fast in Heavy Seas is a fantastic example of that noble effort for weather, oceanography, and environmental science.”
— Dr. Eric W. Davis, Astrophysicist and National Security Professional, The Age of Disclosure Cast Member“Through his exceptional leadership, Dr. Tim Gallaudet displayed an admirable combination of integrity, humility and scientific courage. These are extremely rare qualities in today's risk-averse scientific culture. Holding Fast in Heavy Seas is an inspiring and brilliant book that will encourage you to imitate Gallaudet's remarkable qualities.”
— Dr. Avi Loeb, Harvard University Professor, bestselling author of: Extraterrestrial: The First Sign of Intelligent Life Beyond Earth" and Interstellar: The Search for Extraterrestrial Life and Our Future Beyond Earth