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"This book is adventure story, biography and inspiration all bound into one volume.' --Shetland Times (03/04/09)
'Story of the first woman to sail circumnavigate the wrong way around the world.' --The Bookseller
'Story of the first woman to sail circumnavigate the wrong way around the world.' --The Bookseller
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"It's an absorbing narrative with pace and energy with a simple message: the ordinary can change and become exceptional."
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3 of 3 people found the following review helpful
Format:Hardcover
I bought this book because I had enjoyed other sailing books such as that written by Derek Lundy (Godforsaken Sea) and Rob Mundle (Fatal Storm). Dee's book certainly lived up to my expectations of what a sailing book should be about. Not only that but it is more than an account of her, nevertheless amazing, trip westwards around the world against the prevailing winds. But she also explained about her motivations in life and how she became involved in sailing initially. This is interesting, as it is always helpful to a reader to have an idea of what a person's motivation for doing things is; the book has more meaning as a result.
Regarding the journey itself, I think she covers it in the right amount of detail and focuses on the difficulties of the Southern Ocean. For a reader this is probably the most interesting part of the difficult journey, due to the multiple constant threats she and the yacht faced. I see that Dee is to be a contestant in the 2008 Vendee round the world solo race and I'll certainly be watching her progress right from the start in November.
Some diagrams explaining some of the nautical manoeuvres would be welcomed but other than that this book is difficult to criticise in any real way
Regarding the journey itself, I think she covers it in the right amount of detail and focuses on the difficulties of the Southern Ocean. For a reader this is probably the most interesting part of the difficult journey, due to the multiple constant threats she and the yacht faced. I see that Dee is to be a contestant in the 2008 Vendee round the world solo race and I'll certainly be watching her progress right from the start in November.
Some diagrams explaining some of the nautical manoeuvres would be welcomed but other than that this book is difficult to criticise in any real way
3 of 3 people found the following review helpful
Format:Hardcover
Refreshingly honest, beautifully written and put together, and altogether superior to most of the autobiographical work I have seen. It was moving, inspiring and entertaining in equal measure. It really brought back vividly the days of logging on anxiously to the website to see how Dee was doing. Unreservedly recommended.
3 of 3 people found the following review helpful
Format:Hardcover
Dee Caffari is somehow a remarkable 'ordinary' human being who has the ability and determination to achieve the extraordinary. If you want to inspire and change someone's life buy this book for them for Christmas and let them enter the New Year feeling positive and upbeat. Whatever you do don't give them your copy!
Highs and lows appear in plenty, as do challenges and insights on how to turn things around to succeed. Even if your experience afloat extends to a pedalo - this is a great read and great inspiration about ambition, determination, achievement and teamwork.
Highs and lows appear in plenty, as do challenges and insights on how to turn things around to succeed. Even if your experience afloat extends to a pedalo - this is a great read and great inspiration about ambition, determination, achievement and teamwork.
Most Recent Customer Reviews
excellent
this is a most inspiring tale although many times whilst reading it I wondered why Dee Cafferty had even thought it might be a good idea. Read more
Published 21 months ago by K. Payne
best read for many a year
I have only dipped in as I wanted a book for a long flight. This looks like the one. The bits I have read enthrall me so if it is all the same it will be fantastic. Read more
Published on 6 Nov 2009 by Mrs. M. Hall
Girls Own Adventure
I'm a huge fan of nautical adventure especially where it involves a single-handed sailor facing the worst that nature can throw at them. Read more
Published on 7 Sep 2009 by Genghis McCann
What an amazing account, what an inspirational woman!
An honest and graphic account of perhaps one of the most challenging and demanding human endeavours.
Truly Inspirational!
Truly Inspirational!
Published on 2 Jan 2009 by Nommader
Honest tale
This kept my attention from the first page. What Dee achieved is truly amazing - sailing round the world against the prevailing wind. Read more
Published on 28 Dec 2008 by Sam Steele
An inspiring story, beautifully told
We've all seen and heard about round-the-world sailors before, but Dee is different. She sailed against the winds and tides, becoming the only woman ever to achieve this remarkable... Read more
Published on 6 Sep 2007 by A.lan Stevens
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