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I just finished the book and it was outstanding, its quick read, and wow, you will not want to put it down. Quite good, it takes you places you never saw coming. This is a must read for the aspiring sailing adventurer, its an honest accounting of life field with Open sea adventure, living the life and much much more.
I always wondered what happened to John Caldwell, after I read the first book Desperate Voyage. Loved the book and appreciate that someone made the effort to finish the story for us. It's an exciting and sometimes emotional experience to read.
Well, this book answered that question but also informed me about so much more (there are photos as well). You truly admire what Mary went through. I even searched the internet to find out the answer.
The reader can experience the anticipation of planning such a voyage, the fears of being on the dangerous seas (including what's it like to ride out a hurricane and tsunami )., the tense (and humorous) negotiations on how to to purchase a tropical island in order to develop it, as well as the deep sense of loss and sadness at John's funeral. It mainly concentrates on the voyage that Mary, John and family had planned to do together. However, towards the end of the book the reader is filled in on details pertaining to that first 'desperate voyage' as well.
I think Mary and the author did an excellent job together. Thank you.
Desperate Voyage by John Caldwell is a terrific book, and his widow Mary deserved no less. Horrific sentences. Sadly, due to her advanced age, she has entrusted her tale to "Dr." Matthew Douglas, my current choice for the most inept author on the planet. Grammar errors. Even has her on the wrong boat at one point. As a fan who has spoken with Mary and son Johnnie to convey my respects, this book is an especially sad end to a memorable saga.
Circling around the world is a feat in itself, doing it with your entire family is an adventure. "Mary's Voyage: The Adventures of John and Mary Caldwell" tells of the Caldwell family and how they began their long journey around the globe. Starting in California, Mary pregnant, one of their own was born during the trip to join their toddler and infant son to their crew. Facing the long sailing trip and the wrath of nature, "Mary's Voyage" is a true life adventure sure to please fans of unusual feats by common people.
a truely daring and adventereous read. not to mention humerous, I enjoyed every page of this book and envied the great life they endured.
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