Dove by Robin L. Graham Summary and Reviews
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Book Reviews of Dove
Book Review: A Sailor at a Young Age
Summary: 3 Stars
This was a very interesting book written by a man who at the age of 16 decided to sail around the world alone. The book describes his journeys and his feelings as he experienced life alone.
I believe this book is suitable for 8th through 12th graders based on conservative views of a parent. There is the use of swearing in the book so be aware of this before hand. I did appreciate the fact that the Lord Jesus led Robin to Him through his experiences. Would be interested to know how the family is doing now.
Book Review: A boy who sailed around the world alone on Dove
Summary: 2 Stars
I'm in 7th grade and i read this book for my ID (Geodraphy & L. Arts) class. It is a very fun class and my teachers are very nice. This book is about a boy that is 16 yrs old and he sails around the world in a sloop named Dove. I only recommend this book if you like sailing and storms. These are the reasons why I don't like this book that much. My teachers love it. Each table has a chapter to do a project and our group did chapter 7. I liked the culture of South Africa. It is coolBook Review: A highly recommended book!
Summary: 4 Stars
I really enjoyed this book. I am in an Interdisiplinary class, and we did a project on the book. I really learned a lot about the different countries and their cultures. I really got a feel for where Robin was during the book and what he was doing. I think that it was very well written and very detailed. I wish I had as much courage as Robin did to sail around the world!Book Review: A love story and lots of sailing
Summary: 5 Stars
Years ago, when I was growing up, I read the account of Robin Lee Graham as the young man who sailed around the world alone, and also got married along the way, in three installments of the National Geographic, circa 1965-1970. These articles so affected me that I also wanted to sail around the world. However, as I read this book it soon became apparent to me that this book is also an account of a true life love story, between Robin and Patti, both with simple values and needs, in sharp contrast to most people who are primarily concerned with money and social status. They were deep in love and would, and did, do anything for each other. Robin alone, and later with Patti, sailed to some of the most beautiful places on Earth, I think they must have enough memories for 20 lifetimes. The writing style makes you feel that you are right there with them.
The pictures included in this book are poor black and white, but as I remember, the National Geographic articles included excellent color photographs, it would do you well to find those issues.
As for me, I never did get to sail around the world, a little thing called life intervened, the grind and all that! I did take a sailing class through a local university in the summer of '77, even got an "A" in the class, but this pales in comparison to the daring sailing of Robin Graham. Sometimes, during trips to Florida I gaze at ocean-going yachts at wharfs, and yes, the dream is still alive, thanks to Dove
Book Review: A sixteen year old boy's ocean voyage of discovery in life.
Summary: 5 Stars
When I read this book back in the 70's, I was filled with sheer admiration for this young man. Here was a wonderful tale of a sixteen year old boy who set off around the World on a 23 foot sail boat. There was none of the hype that surrounds such ventures nowadays. Robin didn't seek publicity and sponsorship. He was a brave and honest young man who grew up on a venture the majority of us would never dream of taking, he had guts. The voyage had trememdous hardships and delightful romance. I have read and re read this book and still bring out my tattered copy when I need some inspitation. My three sons have all read it at some time or another and my parents were delighted to read about a young man who asked nothing of society for himself, but simply went out and "did his thing". Robin's voyage is an inspiration and the life he and Patty choce for themselves after the voyage was one of spirituality and hope. Thank you Robin. I would love to know what happened to them and where are they now?