Maiden Voyage by Tania Aebi, Bernadette Brennan Summary and Reviews
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Book Reviews of Maiden Voyage
Book Review: Inspiring amazing real story - Loved it!
Summary: 5 Stars
Tania Aebi's book is a truly inspirational story. My wife and I read it simultaneously and we argued about whose turn was it all the time! Tania's story leaving NY at a very early age in a Contessa 26 for a two and a half years around the world trip without much sailing experience is amazing. Since I like sailing I enjoyed it as a sailing adventure but I was equally engaged with such personal inspirational story. We "traveled" with her and admired her courage every mile she did. If you don't sail, you will enjoy it too.
When we finished the book, both my wife and I, had the sad feeling that only a reader can understand..."I wish I wouldn't have finished it yet!"
We followed up looking for more books and end up finding what was of her life and learned that she'd been cruising with her two sons 22 years later to expose them to such amazing experience. She was the first woman who did a circumnavigation solo despite her record (for which she didn't care) was not granted because of a very small cross between two islands that she did with a friend. I am sure she is perceived as the first woman who solo circumnavigated and that's when you understand that the record was the less important part of her journey. You will love this book and if you are a sailor, you will start dreaming about doing it yourself.
Book Review: Inspiring...emotionally and physically!
Summary: 5 Stars
I first read this book after receiving it as a gift for my 21st birthday in 1997, and I am in the middle of reading it again. Tania's adventure gives me the inspiration to travel and experience the world in its real form. When I read the book I get such an excited feeling within, and I feel as though I can do anything if I set mind to do it. Tania Aebi's book is a wonderful experience, and I'm very grateful that she wanted to share it with the rest of the world. Thank you, Tania!!!Book Review: It deserves all these stars!
Summary: 5 Stars
I picked up this book gave it a quick glance & put it back down thinking no this isn't for me but my wife might enjoy it. I did read it & feel it is one of the best books I have ever read. My wife is next, I guess I better start saving for a sailboat!Book Review: Loved this book -- a must-read for free spirits of all ages
Summary: 5 Stars
I picked up this book on the recommendation of a speaker at one of my grad school classes. The speaker, Roland Legiardi-Laura, is making a film with John Taylor Gatto that examines the problems with schooling and alternatives to it. He recommended Maiden Voyage as a glimpse at one young woman's real education. By choosing sailing the world over a college education, Tania changed the course of her life. I was thrilled to take the voyage with her through her book.I'm not into sailing and will probably never set sail any farther than a day trip on the Chesapeake Bay, but I loved this book. The beauty of it is seeing a young woman experience the world through fresh eyes. The reader watches as Tania comes into her own and experiences the 'real' world outside of the traditional path from high school to college to the working world of materialism. It inspired me to re-examine everything I take for granted in my life and think about all the things I might be missing in life. Everyone should read this book. My cousin graduates high school in May and I'm going to give her a copy of this book. Not to encourage her to sail around the world, but to find her own passion and chart her own course in life.
Book Review: Maiden Voyage
Summary: 5 Stars
From the very first page of the book, I am hooked. I find myself wondering how I would cope with this "HUGE" challenge of sailing around the world--all alone, except for my four-legged best friend, my cat.
My mind is racing along with the author of the book who tells her story straight from the heart of her soul. Her account of the day, hours and minutes of her adventure and survival. I ride the stormy waves of her emotional and physical strengths. Tania Aebi has pure contentment with solitude. I ask myself; could I do that? Moreover, many times the answer is "yes" or at least I believe I know what it might feel like to be out in the middle of ocean, all alone.
This book throws the questions back to you. Tania Aebi did it; I am only the reader of her story. Yet, it is this kind of story that stirs those real questions that one asks themselves. Would I and could I, if given that same opportunity?
Brave and courageous barely scratch the surface of this circumnavigator. Yet, I know want to learn to circumnavigate.
As a reader, I have also come to appreciate the story of the beautiful growth of a girl. There are many times when Tania is tested and has no choice but to think quickly as life on her 26-foot sailboat changes as fast as the wind can change. I have such admiration of her description of the locals she meets throughout her journey. This is a journey of girl and a journey about her life and love.