Understanding the emotion behind sailing and exploring.

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	• Following Seas, Sailing the Globe, Sounding a Life Beth A. Leonard Tide-Mark Press, 1999 - 10 pages average customer review:based on 6 reviews view larger image
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Beautiful Book...

I have read the gauntlet of "I cruised around the world and here's my story" books -- and this one is different. It is a beautiful book. At first glance, it's the book itself that catches your eye... illustrations and photography throughout give you glimpses into the real life voyage. They are artfully done and a joy to look at. But this is the ONE cruising book I have read that is actually beautifully written. Beth Leonard's descriptions of both the internal journey and the external scenery transcend the usual log book drivel that make up most cruising books out there. She is a truly talented writer and story teller. I lapped up each chapter and dog eared many beautiful passages worth saving and passing on to others. If you want to learn about sailing and how it can change your life, this is for you. But the beautiful writing, captivating story telling, and effective pictures make this a fabulous read for sailors and non-sailors alike.

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Understanding the emotion behind sailing and exploring.

Beth Leonard, takes the reader in a new direction with her book Following Seas: Sailing the Globe, Sounding a Life. It is her real life story of a real average person, who by chance and opportunity took an incredible juorney. Her ability to communicate her thoughts and feelings is remarkable; especially considering this is her first book. I meet Beth Leonard at a presentation of her story and she is not only intelligent but very down to earth. She signed my copy "Follow your dreams, live your passion" She did this. What I really found most enjoyable about her book was it is the first book I have ever read which express the feeling behind sailing. This book is not about sailing, rather the emotions it generates; highs and lows. Enjoy the adventure.

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Excellent Overview

I enjoyed this book, it had a little of everything. If you have ever thought of sailing around the world it gives you a good idea what to expect. They saw the world and got out of the horrible world of the working man. If ever you thought that it is something you would want to do read this book.

An intelligent, insightful, well-written book

Recently I heard a fascinating public radio interview with Beth Leonard and ran out to get her new book. A more enjoyable read I can't imagine! She's lived an interesting life, having achieved a high degree of success in the corporate world only to leave it all behind to sail around the world for three years. She writes of her adventures at sea and on land, amid different peoples and cultures, with great intelligence, insight, style, and personality. While I'm sure sailors will enjoy this book, it's about so much more than sailing. It's about the importance of having a dream and not being afraid to live it. I highly recommend this book. It's had a profound influence on me and helped me re-think and re-order my priorities.

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