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Alone Together

Sailing Solo to Hawaii and Beyond

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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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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.

A book greatly improved by the narration.

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Too many things to praise. Funny, poignant and thought provoking. Just lovely, can’t wait to find more that Christian has written.

Fabulous captivating study of both sailing and life

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Just fantastic from Mr Williams. Have listened to this over and over.

He whisks you into his adventure, just wonderful 👍🏻🇬🇧

Superb thanks

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At first I was confused by the going back and forward but realised after it was integral to the current adventure. A brilliantly constructed tale at the end.

INTERESTING TALE

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Really interesting and a story to be able to relate with in the past or look anticipate for the future.

Enjoyable listening from start to finish.

Educating

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