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Taking on the World
- Narrated by: Lisa Coleman
- Length: 13 hrs and 14 mins
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- Alan
- 07-11-08
Stunning and inspirational
I am not normally one for biographies nor am I interested in sailing very much. With The Vendee Globe race about to start for 2008 I thought it would be interesting to hear about the race from one who has completed it. I am not sure what I was expecting, but this book gave me so much more. I was inspired by this young ladies tenacity, dedication and sheer determination. She is also clearly a talented writer. She moved me to tears on a number of occasions.
this one really touched a cord with me. I hope you enjoy t too.
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- Miss S. Spiller
- 24-01-21
inspirational
loved this book. she's a similar age to myself and I can't imagine how she did this so young and with her petite frame. a true celebration of following a dream.
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- E. V. Collinge
- 06-01-20
An inspirational story
Thank you Ellen for your incredible story. I can’t begin to imagine the challenges you faced.
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- JH
- 02-11-10
Authentic
What an example. Exciting, candid and without guile. The reader sounds exactly like Dame Ellen.
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- Keith
- 05-06-08
great book
Great book and very well read.
Makes me want to get back into sailing now!
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- Amazon Customer
- 14-06-23
Wonderful inspirational story for all
This story is inspirational and I have talked about it to my young daughters - I’m sure they will read it when they are older - overcoming adversity and persistence of a changing life goal!
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- Ziri
- 23-12-19
first class story telling.
This has truly transported me. Amazing emotions that have surfaced in me. Ellen you are an inspiration I want.more than ever to go the extra mile and push myself to the limit thank you
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- NW
- 24-04-19
Brilliant brilliant book!
I know nothing about sailing - and have never been sailing but, after hearing this book recommended on R4 I purchased it. It’s very inspirational and moving. The writing is incredibly down to earth and documents Ellen MacArthur’s early life and path towards her career. Lots of gripping detail about racing at sea and the highs/lows that occur. If you’re trying to decide between this book and Ellen MacArthur’s other book ‘Full Circle’, then this is definitely the one to choose!
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- Richard J. Hunt
- 27-08-18
very impressive
Thought this was going to be hard going but I must admit I thoroughly enjoyed it and the narrator did a really good job.
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- hotcoder
- 24-06-18
Wonderful, inspiring book from a tenacious lady
Ellen has clearly achieved greatness but this book shows that she was born to do it, she HAD to do it. A fantastic story detailing the hardships of singlehanded sailing and the strength of personality needed to succeed in a brutal sport where mistakes lead to disaster or cost lives. Not an out-and-out sailing biography, there's plenty here for anyone looking for inspiration or just a cracking adventure.
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