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Alone Together
- Sailing Solo to Hawaii and Beyond
- Narrated by: Christian Williams
- Length: 11 hrs
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Alone Together
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Publisher's 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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- Shane Geard
- 15-12-2016
A gem of a tale and well told!
I found that I couldn't stop listening to this book... I loved the thoughts, wisdom and honesty that only a fine man of deep experience could tell. Absolutely lapped up the technical explanations too, and the processes that were clearly laid out with uncompromising self critique and humour.
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- Anonymous User
- 20-06-2018
Sailing Solo - Without getting wet
Christian Williams has created an account of his solo voyage to Hawaii from Mainland USA, and back in such a way that is both educational and insightful. Christian paints clear pictures with words with such clarity that with a little focus, you can visualize yourself being on the sailboat, living the daily routines and mindset of a solo sailor.
I'm inspired to get out their again.
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- Anonymous User
- 01-09-2018
Christian's a master storyteller and yachtsman
I could not put this down the second I began. Christian's skillset as a writer has not filled at all. Working at the Washington Post now retired, his storytelling is still as sharp as ever. His wit, humor, logical procedures in problem solving and avoidance of disasters on board is captivating and engaging so much so that you as a reader feel the weight of the entire 1984 Ericson 30ft yacht on your shoulders. For someone who has yet to experience the sheer adventure of sailing at all, I was glad to be taken on board and travel with Chrisitian. Thank you and I cannot wait to read your second novel, 'The Philosophy of Sailing'.
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- John
- 29-08-2019
Welcomed aboard
An adventurous tale, endearing, funny, insightful and inspiring. Will take time to ponder the lessons.
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- Anonymous User
- 16-10-2018
An Entertaining Education
As a seasoned sailor and Yachting Instructor I thought the narrative was very well done and explained in layman's terms. Must read.
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- Lara Shephard
- 27-07-2018
Interlectually stimulating and entertaining
Narrator being author also was excellent. Christian had lived through the experience so it brought authenticity to the story.
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- Frank@NL
- 15-08-2019
Well narrated
The narrator makes the difference. Magnetic in its listening. I couldn't stop listening. The technical elements are easily explained.
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- Anonymous User
- 20-02-2020
Keep this one!
Love this guy, very informative, funny, and entertaining. CW knows his sailing and life stuff if you've wanted to sail away and really wanted to know what's the story here we go.
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- Anonymous User
- 16-09-2022
a brilliant book for sailors and adventurers
A very well written book, a classic story of adventure that gives the sense of being right there aboard the boat. With a dry sense of humour and no lack of humility, there is much to be learned and simply enjoyed in this book, which I will undoubtedly enjoy again and again
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- Amazon Customer
- 01-05-2019
Really hard to listen to
The narrator Was really hard to listen to, both in voice & the dialogue. His voice is a whine and I found the many wandering thoughts and analogies really distracting. There was one or two interesting events, but not enough to keep me listening I’m afraid.
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