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Alone Together
- Sailing Solo to Hawaii and Beyond
- Narrated by: Christian Williams
- Length: 11 hrs
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Summary
What happens when a man of today's overconnected world sets off alone across the Pacific at the age of 71? Christian Williams, a veteran sailor and writer, planned a 6,000-mile voyage as a test of his own seamanship and endurance, and to fulfill a lifelong goal. But he found his focus quickly turning from the surrounding sea to all of us. Is anyone the same person when no one else is there? Do we dare to find out? In a new world of soaring seabirds, violent storms, and majestic emptiness, Williams discovered answers to questions he had never asked about who we are, why we sail, and the universal fear of being alone.
Alone Together is a complete technical course in offshore sailing technique and yacht preparation, and a philosophical inquiry into what it takes to be truly alive in the 21st century.
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- Thomas Schaefer
- 11-01-18
Great
Dear Christian, thank you for taking me along on this trip, and for making it such an entertaining one. I was in good hands and I am glad you shared so much of your experience while underway - I hope you did not not mind that I said so little preferring to listen to that great voice. I would be thrilled to get another invitation should you set out again to distant shores.
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- Ed Freshwater
- 17-10-20
Outstanding tale well told
The laconic and often truculent internal monologue of the author is translated as an hilarious, moving, informative tale of a solo adventure. An brilliant listen, highly recommended.
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- 14-10-20
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Having first listened to A Philosophy of Sailing, also by Christian Williams - and which is a marvellous listen - I gave this a try. It's an excellent book; combining interesting reflections and philosophical musings with moments of genuine laugh out loud humour. And a good adventure to boot. He also has a great reading voice. You'll enjoy it!
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- Robert
- 10-12-21
I love this book
Love the way the author speaks direct to you.
And the way he narrat it.
Can't read to many times.
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- Abe
- 26-07-20
You Are Not Alone
Relaxing, educational, thought provoking. Im not a sailor, yet, but Christian takes you with him across the Pacific ocean with his friendly and unusual story telling style.
I listened to his later book on his second crossing first after finding his YouTube channel.
highly recommended,
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- daniel hulme
- 06-03-24
How the man utilises all his strengths and past experiences in one solo adventure.
I liked it all , the story the adventure and the man . I’ve listened to this repeatedly all month and after five hearings I could listen again.
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- Chris F
- 23-02-21
A book greatly improved by the narration.
I loved listening to the story of Mr Williams' sail to and from Hawaii. It isn't edge of your seat drama and not much really happens, but the author's style is convivial and inclusive.
I genuinely felt I had sailed there and back to Hawaii with the accompanying philosophical insights and occasional related stories.
I can't say I've heard or read a book quite like it before and I heartily recommend it to those who sail and those who don't.
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- KP
- 10-09-19
Enjoyable journey
No need to be a sailor to today enjoy this story from a fearless sailor
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- sk
- 13-09-21
A witty written masterpiece of sailing literature.
A witty written masterpiece of sailing literature. Great practical insights and thoughtful reflections. Absolutely must read/listen.
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- Mike Elmer
- 09-03-18
excellent....
After watching u-tube videos I felt drawn to purchase the book, excellent work, will recommend.
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