By the Grace of the Sea : A Woman's Solo Odyssey Around the World

by Pat Henry

Release Date: 09 August, 2002

Edition: Hardcover

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Pat thinks as many of us do, but her actions are much bolder

What an amazing and surprising journey I began when I opened By the Grace of the Sea and began to read. By the close of the first chapter I was fascinated with this author Pat Henry -- who she was, where she had come from and where in the world was she going. That's exactly where she was going, and to see the ports and people through her sensitive, often passionate words was a wonderful experience. I have never been in the ocean, or even sailed on a sailboat. I have never been abroad, and I am not an architect, artist, or even a woman, but I was amazed at how often I easily identified with the thoughts and feelings Pat sprinkles through her book.

Authentic inspiration, for those with wanderlust

This book is an inspiration to all of us with wanderlust and dreams of sailing across an ocean in a small boat. Over and over in Pat's book you get the feeling that " Maybe I can do this too!" Her extraordinary feat and her search for answers to life's biggest questions start from failure, self doubt, and financial disaster. She proves that you do not have to be rich, or a world class athlete ,to accomplish the most extraordinary dreams.

This book is a good read, and it rings true.

The heartfelt authenticity of the writing takes the reader beyond the nuts and bolts of gear, equipment and weather. Pat shows us what it feels like out there on the ocean, in a personal and real way.