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Against the Flow: The first woman to sail solo the 'wrong way' around the world: The First Woman to Sail Solo the "Wrong Way" Around the World
 
 
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Against the Flow: The first woman to sail solo the 'wrong way' around the world: The First Woman to Sail Solo the "Wrong Way" Around the World [Kindle Edition]

James Cracknell (Author), Dee Caffari (Author)
4.5 out of 5 stars  See all reviews (11 customer reviews)
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"Dee Caffari engages with the reader so her experiences become your experiences. It's an absorbing narrative with pace and energy with a simple message: the ordinary can change and become exceptional."--"Sailing Today" "This is a truly inspiring book that follows the highs, and inevitable lows, of Dee's journey, before detailing what she has been up to sincer her records."--"Boat Mart" "This is a good read with daring to aplenty but also with an accessible and very human heroine who, just maybe, given the opportunity, we could see ourselves trying to emulate."--"Lifeboat"

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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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  • Format: Kindle Edition
  • File Size: 930 KB
  • Print Length: 193 pages
  • Page Numbers Source ISBN: 0713684410
  • Publisher: Adlard Coles (1 Jan 2009)
  • Sold by: Amazon Media EU S.à r.l.
  • Language: English
  • ASIN: B004R9PPY6
  • Text-to-Speech: Enabled
  • X-Ray: Not Enabled
  • Average Customer Review: 4.5 out of 5 stars  See all reviews (11 customer reviews)
  • Amazon Bestsellers Rank: #135,259 Paid in Kindle Store (See Top 100 Paid in Kindle Store)

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4.5 out of 5 stars
11 reviews
4.5 out of 5 stars
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3 of 3 people found the following review helpful
4.0 out of 5 stars Amazing round the world journey and its background 14 May 2008
By Mr X
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
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3 of 3 people found the following review helpful
5.0 out of 5 stars Moving account by a truly courageous sailor 17 Oct 2007
By Nicholas Robinson
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.
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3 of 3 people found the following review helpful
5.0 out of 5 stars Inspiration in waves! 13 Oct 2007
By Dingbat
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.
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2 of 2 people found the following review helpful
5.0 out of 5 stars An inspiring story, beautifully told 6 Sep 2007
By A.lan Stevens
Format:Hardcover
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 feat of endurance. I doubt whether any other journey requires so much strength of character and skill. This book should be required reading for anyone who thinks "I wonder if I could do something remarkable?" Having seen one of her speeches, I can confirm that Dee is down-to-earth and "ordinary" (in the nicest possible way), but "dared to dream". Well done to her - and if you want to achieve something you think is too difficult - read this book first.
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4.0 out of 5 stars Inspiring 8 April 2013
By Pat Lindsell
Format:Paperback|Amazon Verified Purchase
Very much enjoyed reading this book. Would definitely recommend this book to my friends. Think Dee Caffari exceptionally brave woman.
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5.0 out of 5 stars Excellent 19 Sep 2012
By bluebell
Format:Paperback|Amazon Verified Purchase
I brought this book as it was recommended to me when I was experiencing an exciting days racing at Co. I am going to be a crew memberas a novice on the Clipper 13/14 Round the World Challenge. This book is absolutly brilliant. I read it in two days as it was hard to put down. Dee Caffari is a truly inspirational women and to do what she has done single handed really enspires me that if you want to do something do it. I would recommend this book to anyone. Words can not describe what a briliant read it is.
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5.0 out of 5 stars excellent 21 Aug 2010
By K. Payne
Format:Paperback
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. But I couldn't put it down and anyone who sails or races a boat will love this.

No problems with delivery.
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5.0 out of 5 stars best read for many a year 6 Nov 2009
By Mrs. M. Hall
Format:Paperback|Amazon Verified Purchase
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.
I am of course talking about "Against the Flow" the story of the first woman to sail solo the wrong way around the world.
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