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In 1965, 16 year-old Robin Lee Graham began a solo, around-the-world voyage from San Pedro, California in a 24ft sloop. Five years and 33,000 miles later he returned home with a wife and daughter. This book recounts the extraordinary adventures and experiences of the journey.
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Dove nosed into her slip at the Long Beach marina, her sails furled like a bird resting its wings after a storm. Read the first page
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1 of 1 people found the following review helpful
Format:Paperback
A autobiographical acount of Robin Lee Graham's record-breaking solo trip around the world in a 23' sailboat. As a sailor I found it spectacular. An easy reading and whimsical story that will wrap you up and have you turning the last page before you put it down.
1 of 1 people found the following review helpful
Format:Paperback
I have to say the book "The Dove" is far the BEST book I've ever read. The Dove is about a 16 year old boy who's looking for a goal in life. He decides that he is going to atempt to sail around the world. During his journey he meets a lady (Who he later marries),named Patti. The only thing wrong with the story is the excess amount of sequence, but, its really doesn't matter because this is a true story and it really happened. I thought this book was great, anyone who enjoys adventures, or enjoys the sea this is certainly the right book for you.
1 of 1 people found the following review helpful
Format:Paperback
Hello again everyone. I've recieved more responses to my previous review than I ever could have hoped for - in fact I didn't really expect any, maybe one if I was lucky. However, I've got letters from about 15 different people so far. It's such a fantastic surprise to discover such a good way to get in touch with others who share this sea-born wanderlust. Who would ever have thought that Robin Graham would continue to inspire people this many years later? I'm creeping ever closer to that sail into the sunset, things are coming along splendidly. Please continue to write, and thank you to those who already have.
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Published 13 months ago by Christopher Richards
inspiring!
Read this after seeing the film aged 11, and was totally thrilled and inspired by the story of a 16 year old boy sailing round the world and finding love. Read more
Published 17 months ago by sally tarbox
inspirational
I read Dove last year whilst sailing across the Pacific in a boat 5 times the size of his. The book is an incredible account of an adventure that most people could not even... Read more
Published on 29 April 2010 by real world
Read this book regardless of liking sailing or not!
This book takes you on a journey with a sixteen year old boy Robin Lee Graham who sails solo around the world on a boat called Dove. Read more
Published on 9 July 2009 by Hannah Brown
There's a bigger life out there than the nine-to five grind
I first read the book when I was sixteen(the same age as Robin) and it has always given me something to aspire to. Read more
Published on 27 July 1999
An exsiting roller coutster ride of amotions.
This book is about a 16 year old boy who takes off to sail around the world in a 23ft sail bout. Along this journy he fails in love with a butiful girl named patti. Read more
Published on 9 Jun 1999
a diplomatic telling of a great tale
A fantastic experience & adventure glibly and diplomatically told. The "meet Patti, in love, go sailing, miss Patti, at next port write to Patti, still miss Patti, at... Read more
Published on 27 Feb 1999
I couldn't put it down!
I just got Dove from my school's library today and have already finished it! I could not put it down for a second until I was done. Read more
Published on 9 Dec 1998
Loved it as a teenager
I must have read Dove five times as a teenager. I loved the true life adventure of someone my age. Robin's story increased my love of adventure, sailing and the sea. Read more
Published on 22 Nov 1998
Adventurous and Elegant.
I read this book when I was a child myself. I vividly remember how I turned each page of this marvelous book and anticipated what was in store for me. Read more
Published on 30 Oct 1998
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