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jkey6
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Initially Posted - 07/04/2002 :  08:48:45  Show Profile
A little off subject, but I just returned from a short trip to France. Left on Monday afternoon and returned on Wednesday evening.

To help with the 20 hours of flying, my wife sent me off with a new book, "A Voyage for MADMEN", by Peter Nichols.

I was not that excited about it at first, I have read a lot of sailing/ nautical texts that would put you to sleep in less than 10 pages.

This one is different, a true story about the world's first ever solo circumnavigation race, the Golden Globe race of 1967/ 1968.

The book is great from a sailor's perspective, but is written so well, anyone would like it, including the non sailor. After reading the book, I feel like I have always known the characters. They really come alive, a real sign of a well written book.

The first half is very interesting and the second half is absolutely riveting. This book would make a great movie. Definetly one of the best that I have experienced.

Has anyone else read this book?

Have a great 4th!

JKEY6 on "All Keyed Up" C250WK
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Arlyn Stewart
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Response Posted - 07/05/2002 :  13:09:27  Show Profile  Visit Arlyn Stewart's Homepage
Haven't but after your review...its a must.

Arlyn C-250 W/B #224
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