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8 of 8 people found the following review helpful
Format:Paperback
One of the most exciting autobiographies I have ever read. I read until well after midnight for several nights and I truly had tears rolling down my face as I read the last few pages. Whether it was relief, tiredness,joy or sheer pleasure is arguable but his voyage was an incredible feat as was his determination to overcome his disability and lead a normal life. The way he has interlinked his life story with his voyage round Britain just made it impossible to put down. It is not just a book for sailors. It is not just a book to encourage the handicapped. It is a rattling good yarn. I both enjoyed and gained inspiration from it. It deserves to be a great "best seller".
4 of 4 people found the following review helpful
Format:Paperback
The structure of this book greatly reminded me of Fredrick Forsyth's novels with at least three threads active at any one time all starting from different points.
A very good presentation of Geoff's personal story of pulling back from tragedy, warts and all. I am sure the book will become a reference work for motivational speakers for many years to come and an inspiration for all people to help them conquer their own `Personal Everest'.
A very good read and difficult to put down even for natural breaks.
A very good presentation of Geoff's personal story of pulling back from tragedy, warts and all. I am sure the book will become a reference work for motivational speakers for many years to come and an inspiration for all people to help them conquer their own `Personal Everest'.
A very good read and difficult to put down even for natural breaks.
3 of 3 people found the following review helpful
Format:Paperback
For me a good book is one that I can't put down because I need to know what happens next. Well this was such a book. I started reading it on a plane, we had actually landed driven up to the gate and people started getting up to take their things off before I even realised we had landed...I was so into it. I then stayed up to the wee hours to finish it.
The book weaves the 3 stories together as a novelist would craft a thriller - which results in a compelling, well written tale. This is a true story of how one man overcomes adversity following a swimming accident which sees him wheel chair bound. He then goes onto achieve more than most do in a life time, but not just for himself - he contributes hugely to improve the lives of others. It is a very honest book written with no sense of feeling he is making himself out to be a hero - it is very self effacing.
This is a book that even if you are not interested in sailing is inspirational and well worth the read.
The book weaves the 3 stories together as a novelist would craft a thriller - which results in a compelling, well written tale. This is a true story of how one man overcomes adversity following a swimming accident which sees him wheel chair bound. He then goes onto achieve more than most do in a life time, but not just for himself - he contributes hugely to improve the lives of others. It is a very honest book written with no sense of feeling he is making himself out to be a hero - it is very self effacing.
This is a book that even if you are not interested in sailing is inspirational and well worth the read.
Most Recent Customer Reviews
Mind blowing
I read this book after hearing Geoff's talk and I'm not usually a book worm, but I could not put it down absolutely fantastic and I would recommend this to everyone regardless off... Read more
Published 9 days ago by Rowan A-S
Completely hooked on an inspriational read
We attended Southampton Boat Show in September 2011 and by chance were invited aboard Geoff Holt's new boat and were lucky enough to be taken for a trip around the harbour. Read more
Published 7 months ago by PENNINGTON
Behind every great man is a great woman
Geoff started out in life socially disadvantaged, with less education that average, and then he gets a spinal injury. Read more
Published 8 months ago by moses
Inspirational!
Having seen Geoff speak at en event I was keen to read his story. I wasn't disappointed - it is a truely inspirational read. Read more
Published 17 months ago by bena
Extraordinary book. Extraordinary author.
Geoff Holt, an active 19 year old sailor, was paralysed in a diving accident in Tortola (British Virgin Islands) in 1985 and this story is both an account of his determination to... Read more
Published 19 months ago by Clive A. H. Still
Fab Book
My husband wanted this book and it is so inspirational. Not only for anyone with a spinal injury but a good read about dealing with adversity with enormous courage. Fantastic.
Published 19 months ago by Mrs. A. Coote
Many Congratulations !
This is a very inspirational read. Geoff Holt has recently successfully crossed the Atlantic , but the voyage did not get the national publicity it deserved, due to the media being... Read more
Published on 20 Jan 2010 by Mary V
An amazing read
This book will really make your think about your own life. Geoff has managed to make the best of the hand life has dealt him, having been paralysed following a diving accident. Read more
Published on 13 Aug 2009 by Dorothy and Kenneth
Walking on Water: A voyage Around Britain and Through Life
This is a most emotional read. I dont normally read books but I met Geoff at an event for people with disabilities, and he is such an inspiration, he said to me that it would make... Read more
Published on 18 Jan 2009 by Mrs. J. S. Williams
A GREAT READ AND AN UPLIFTING BOOK
Great book, thoroughly enjoyed it. It is a testament to Geoff and Elaine's (the authors wife) drive and "stick-to-itiveness" that they have not let Geoff's disability dictate how... Read more
Published on 15 Dec 2008 by David Howard
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