The Girl Who Touched the Stars
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The Girl Who Touched the Stars
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Bonnie Hancock
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By:
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Bonnie Hancock
About this listen
254 days, 12,700 kilometres, sea sickness, sharks, crocodiles and ocean. Bonnie Hancock broke numerous records on her fastest ever circumnavigation by paddle around Australia but that wasn't the achievement she is most proud of. Testing the limits of her mental and physical toughness, she learned what it means to overcome adversity and how important teamwork and perspective truly are. What looks distressing from the rocky shore or storm-tossed waves can be inspiring when you look to the heavens.
The Girl Who Touched the Stars is a love story, a travelogue and an exhilarating exploration of human ambition coming face to face with the beauty and power of nature. But most of all it's a lesson in overcoming self-doubt, trusting others and finding your true self. Bonnie demonstrates vividly and honestly the resilience of the human spirit and the importance of reaching for the stars.
©2024 Bonnie Hancock (P)2024 Bolinda PublishingCritic Reviews
'Bonnie's ability to endure extreme physical pain paddling for such a long time is a testament to what humans are made of – or can be if inclined to such craziness... Thank you, Bonnie, for the motivation.' (Jessica Watson, author, adventurer and sailor)
'Bonnie is bravery and determination personified. Her strength is brought to life in an incredible story, and if you want to feel like everything is possible, this is the story for you. Bonnie will show you that when life offers a challenge, she will return serve and do it in style.' (Leisel Jones, Olympic gold medallist)
'I'm in awe of Bonnie's almighty leap of faith to set out on this expedition into the complete unknown. A challenge that would test every part of her being, forcing Bonnie and her amazing team to dig deeper than they ever thought possible... Every time I paddle out into the surf after reading about Bonnie's epic adventure, I think how proud I am that a friend accomplished one of the craziest world record attempts.' (Sally Fitzgibbons, surfing champion)
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- Zade Goodenough
- 26-11-2024
A true modern day odyssey!
What an incredible story! Like the epic poem with its trials, tribulations, monsters and demons this story exhibits the highest ideals in humanity. Well done Bonnie!
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- Anonymous User
- 18-07-2024
Amazing story
An incredible story and unbelievable achievement! Digging deep again and again, mustering unimaginable strength and determination… So inspiring and for a great cause.
Well written, well read, and so, so exciting!!
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- PeterT
- 22-07-2024
Inspiration to live life beyond…
A wonderfully engaging tale that stayed with me throughout the day. I couldn’t wait for the next chance I had to return to listening to it.
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- Anonymous User
- 27-02-2024
Outstanding courage and determination.
Unbelievable story of one persons courage and determination to achieve an insurmountable dream and the teamwork it took to achieve the goal.
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- Anonymous User
- 10-02-2024
inspiring and captivating
An inspiring female voice that represents perseverance, joy and strength. Bonnie tells a captivating story, that I devoured in just two days.
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- Jen
- 14-02-2024
Fantastic read
What an amazing journey!! Thanks for writing your story. An inspirational achievement. Well done. A must read for everyone
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- Anonymous User
- 16-09-2024
incredible story
I was gripped from the first chapter, felt like I was there! Every time I paddle now I can dig deeper knowing how far one human can paddle. Thank you
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- Amazon Customer
- 01-04-2024
Courage
I felt so sorry for her husband. He gave up everything for her and then she broke up with him!! Plus all the other people that made sacrifices. I just got angry listening to this story. She was so self obsessed which I understand when your a professional athlete but I felt she was so selfish and all so she has a story to tell her grandchildren! I hope she achieved what she wanted..but I doubt it as she will just want more and won’t end up having grandchildren to tell her story
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