By: Robin L. Graham Publisher: Harper Paperbacks Average Rating: Binding: Paperback Label: Harper Paperbacks Number of Items: 1 Number of Pages: 240 Publication Date: March 27, 1991 Reading Level: Young Adult Release Date: March 27, 1991
In 1965, 16-year-old Robin Lee Graham began a solo around-the-world voyage from San Pedro, California, in a 24-foot sloop. Five years and 33,000 miles later, he returned to home port with a wife and daughter and enough extraordinary experiences to fill this bestselling book, Dove.
Sailing solo around the world at such a tender age.. This non fiction story is filled with interesting adventure. A young boy setting off to sail the world. Finding new friendships, discovering beautiful places and falling in love with a girl that was raised not too far from his home in the U.S., yet met half way around the world. A very good read.
Great Adventure One of the true great adventures of our time. A great read for all of us 'Walter Mitty' types who dream of doing such things but never find the time or have the ability or courage to do so. A wonderful story.
A Sailor at a Young Age This was a very interesting book written by a man who at the age of 16 decided to sail around the world alone. The book describes his journeys and his feelings as he experienced life alone. I believe this book is suitable for 8th through 12th graders based on conservative views of a parent. There is the use of swearing in the book so be aware of this before hand. I did appreciate the fact that the Lord Jesus led Robin to Him through his experiences. Would be interested to know how the family is doing now.
This book inspired me to go around the world... My father gave me this book when I was 16 and I loved it. Totally inspired me to travel. I asked my father for his boat when I finished the book but helas he didn't hand it over! He did however buy me a ticket around the world at 22yrs old and I spent a year and a half traveling around the world alone... London to London west. While I didn't sail, it was still an amazing trip, an incredible education and now back at work now saving for my boat. :-)
Lone Sailor Get ready for an adventure, because in DOVE, Robin Lee Graham Will take you into the life of a young man who in his little boat That he will use to sail around the world.
This goy was outgoing, and set out to look for adventure and love. Little did he know, this boy from San Pedro, California, was about to make history. He will have to make many Sacrifices, which for a while was bad.
Many people doubted him, but Robin was serious about this trip. He also had many people supporting him. This lone Sailor will face many obstacles at sea.
Follow Robin to places like Tahiti, Ala Wia, Hawaii, Tutila, Apia, Tonga Islands, Florida Islands, South Africa ect.
So grab your gear, because in this trip, you will discover The good, the bad and the better of sailing.
So come on, you can experience the unforgettable true Life story of Robin Lee Graham only when you read DOVE.
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