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A Pearl in the Storm
A Pearl in the Storm: How I Found My Heart in the Middle of the Ocean | Tori Murden McClure
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If you want to be inspired, read this book. You wont stop till youve finished. Sena Jeter Naslund, author of Ahabs Wife A Pearl in the Storm is the true story of Tori Murden McClure, the first woman to row solo across the Atlantic Ocean. McClures memoir, subtitled, How I Found My Heart in the Middle of the Ocean, is more than a woman-against-the-elements adventure tale; it is, in the words of actress Candice Bergen, a story of courage, adventure, and personal discovery that will appeal to women and men of all ages. Beautiful, breathtaking, moving, and inspiring, A Pearl in the Storm will appeal to the millions of readers who made Eat, Pray, Love a resounding success.
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Suet624
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Not a surprise that a woman who rowed the Atlantic for three months would be an introvert. I really appreciate her suggestion that unscripted social engagements should come with distress beacons.

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Lordy, it‘s getting harder to feel like a free spirit over here in the U.S. but if Helen could do it I guess I‘ll try.

802Librarian Pandemic fatigue is something I‘m definitely seeing in my community 😣 4y
Lesliereads I hear ya!💕 4y
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Suet624
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McClure, the first woman to the South Pole, decides to row solo across the Atlantic Ocean. Her story is filled with both beauty and terror. Her communication equipment stops working so she doesn‘t realize she‘s in the midst of several hurricanes. I couldn‘t put this book down. Her life story, interspersed throughout, provides insight into the brilliance and strength of the author. It‘s quite the read.

BookmarkTavern Wow! Sounds amazing! Stacked! 4y
Suet624 I'm counting this as my August #bookspin. I'm not sure it was the actual number selected, but it was on my bookspin list. It's been a tough month so I'm giving myself a break. :) @thearomaofbooks 4y
TheAromaofBooks Sounds good to me!!! Also sounds like a crazy story! 4y
Suet624 @TheAromaofBooks it was fascinating! 4y
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This book won a Christopher Award. Am I the only person not to know about this award? I‘ve read some of the titles that were awarded prizes and agree with their selection so now I have a whole new list of books to check out!

Reggie I had no idea they existed either. 4y
Suet624 @Reggie one of the books on their list is Prison Angel. It‘s an amazing biography. If you stumble upon it check it out. 4y
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Suet624
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This looks fantastic! A freebie at the coffee shop.

Literaryunicorn I LOVED this book! I have heard her speak at a summer camp I used to work at for advanced high school students and she was a great mentor and so amazing in person. Enjoy!! 👏👏👏 7y
Suet624 @Literaryunicorn I've never heard of her! I'm so glad to hear of your experience with her. 😁 7y
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More sailing stories! So inspiring!😀⛵️

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