Stop Drifting, Start Rowing

Super inspirational

After being widowed I have been working hard to reinvent myself. Even as a very positive person, sometimes I've felt that I just can't do this on my own. Roz's Book has given me renewed strength and optimism that I can indeed build a wonderful life and achieve anything I want. Her story of overcoming obstacles will stay with me for a very long time. It has also renewed my determination to do everything I can to help the environment.

4 of 4 people found this review helpful

I only listened to 1/3, so maybe it gets better?

Narration is OK. I've heard some god awful narration so i couldn't put it in the 1 or 2 stars with that category of "unlistenable". Still, the narration was just ok.


Story really belongs in a much shorter book. I'm sure the story is actually very very good - but she draws it out with detailed accounts of things that we just don't care about hearing. There's a constant refrain about how she likes to eat clean & is forced to eat things she doesn't want to eat. It's exhausting to listen to mundane comments about how you don't like a certain type of food. I feel like I'm at my friend's house & her 5 year old is protesting that night's dinner.

Seriously, I have to believe this story gets better - but I can't make it through a minute longer.

9 of 11 people found this review helpful

Sooo Enjoyable and informative!

What made the experience of listening to Stop Drifting, Start Rowing the most enjoyable?

It was narrated by the author - you just experience it on a deeper level if its read by the person who experiences it first hand!

What was one of the most memorable moments of Stop Drifting, Start Rowing?

Too many!! - Two guys on plastic raft- The helicopter rescue- Over all sense and experience being in the middle of nowhere - loved it.

Was there a moment in the book that particularly moved you?

The general&over all amount of help / money and love produced by strangers to help Roz achieve her goals. It just shows you that if you put yourself out there, in a sincere and honest way, you will never find yourself to be alone.

3 of 4 people found this review helpful

Riveting!

What does Roz Savage bring to the story that you wouldn’t experience if you just read the book?

I love that the author read the book, and through her expression I was able to almost feel as if I were sitting next to her. Great voice and inflection for narration.

Any additional comments?

This was an excellent story of not only adventure but also one of how resilient people are. Roz experienced extreme situations and she describes how they made her feel but also why she did what she did and how it made her stronger. The book was well written and well narrated. I was just enthralled. I thank Roz for making my drive to and from work something to look forward to! I highly recommend this book.

2 of 3 people found this review helpful

Inspirational, insightul and just fabulous!

Where does Stop Drifting, Start Rowing rank among all the audiobooks you’ve listened to so far?

On my all time favorites list. This is a remarkable story told wonderfully. Beautifully written and read. Enjoyed every line. A truly inspirational womans story.

What did you like best about this story?

The purpose of her challenge never left the story.

What about Roz Savage’s performance did you like?

Never felt like she was reading. Rather storytelling. Superb.

If you were to make a film of this book, what would the tag line be?

There is a line in the book ...something like. ...average woman does extraordinary thing...

2 of 3 people found this review helpful

Can not believe it! Roz is my new hero!!

Would you consider the audio edition of Stop Drifting, Start Rowing to be better than the print version?

I am a listener not a reader.

What did you like best about this story?

Loved her voice-how she worded all her thoughts in the book and what a journey both physically and mentally.
wow!!!

2 of 3 people found this review helpful

Positively Courageous Inspiration 

Unfulfilled in a materialistic lifestyle and an unsatisfying marriage, Roz shook up her life.
She extracted herself from both and went in search of her purpose. Selling all her belongings, she went on a mental sabbatical, studying mystical, philosophical and metaphysical traditions. She read about the Hopi Tribe "Prophecies and their belief that these are now coming true  in The Hopi Survival Kit. The Predictions consist Of a Sequence of signs that the end of civilization is approaching, and a new era is coming. The first sign is "gourd of ashes" falling from the sky.  The Hopi interpreted this occurring when the Bomb fell on Hiroshima. Since then, they have regularly sent a delegation to the United Nations to issue a call to action . According to their philosophy, we have to look after the earth if we want it to look after us. If we lose touch with our spirituality and forget that we are dependent for our survival, things are not going to go well. The people who know where to find their own food and water" will survive best. (introduction "Dream big change your life")

Realizing a fundamental truth in her being, She decided to row the oceans solitary to bring awareness to the earth and the damage we are doing to the environment .
She learned  much more about herself and life. Roz tried to figure out lessons being taught by the ocean obstacle. She realized the ocean is just what it is not a sentient being.  Learning about adversity overcoming obstacles by how you respond to adversity are positives in the hardship that makes it meaningful With opportunity for growth and learning . Pg 69

One obstacle involved broken water makers. Roz had a computer on board which she connected to satellite to post a blog. One post concerned the Junk ship launched from CA with destination Hawaii, it's mission to study trash from land and it's cumulative effect stalling out in the Great Pacific Garbage patch. Roz managed  an ocean meet-up with guys sailing he ship made from plastic bottles and other trash,  celebrated with them with a fish fry and was awarded a share in their water to get her the rest of the way in their common destination. Serendipity on the high seas seems to be a major theme in the narrative. She had many of these types of encounters and other events for better or worse.

I chose the book, because I was intrigued with the idea of one woman and one boat crossing the great expanses of water between continents.  There is much controversy in academia about how the first people's migrated to the Americas. The prevalent theory is the Beringia  Land Bridge access.  Other researchers have a preponderance of evidence for also a water landing perhaps as early as 40000 years ago . If one woman rowing a boat albeit one loaded with modern technology  such as GPS, weather monitoring by satellite phone, surely skilled Ancient mariners could have . No Problem!

I learned much more though and left the book with great admiration and understanding for Roz Savage for her dream of purpose and a kindred spirit regarding Native American Wisdom and a purposeful life!

I will check out her book about crossing the Atlantic. 
 

3 of 5 people found this review helpful

deep in more ways than one

inspirational adventure of a courageous lady that takes us across an ocean to justify our existence.

What a Life

Having the writer tell her own story gave an amazing reality as she recounts her laudable experiences

What effort and dedication!

Roz's personal account aids in the story and REAL FACTS regarding climate change. Not quite sea sick from realistic storytelling - amazing person!