Alone: The True Story of the Man Who Fought the Sharks, Waves, and Weather of the Pacific and Won

By Gerard D'Aboville

Book Overview

The incredible story of one man's heroic battle against almost impossible odds, Alone tells of d'Aboville's mission to row across the Pacific Ocean. A gripping story not just of physical endurance but of mental and spiritual fortitude.--Publishers Weekly. Introduction by Paul Theroux. 24 photos, 22 in color. Map.

• Format: Paperback
• Language: English
• ISBN: 155970246X
• ISBN13: 9781559702461
• Release Date: June 1994
• Publisher: Arcade Pub
• Length: 16 Pages
• Weight: 1.10 lbs.
• Dimensions: 0.7" x 6.2" x 9.3"

Customer Reviews

Great read

I had never heard about Gerard d'Aboville when I bough the book. I found out about him reading A Pearl in the Storm by Tori Murden. I though that Tori Murden book was a good read but I enjoyed Alone even more. It is better written (may be because it is an english translation written by a professional writer) and quite funny and insightful. It not only covers the technical information about the boat but also describes how he got the idea, planned the trip, got sponsorship and what went through his mind during the 134 days he was rowing alone across the Pacific. A very philosophical book (in a good way). I plan to re-read it again in a year or two.