Leesa G. (leesag) reviewed on 1/15/2009 + 8 more book reviews

At parts bittersweet and in others terrifying, Ashcraft's recounting of her days spent surving at sea after her fiance's death is nothing short of remarkable.

I've fished ever since I was a little girl, but know nothing about sailing. At times Ashcraft doesn't explain the technical side of what's going on, but I think that actually works in her favor. As a non-sailor, I didn't understand everything she explained she was doing (although there was a dictionary of common sailing terms in the back which was helpful), however I think I was drawn into the story more because she didn't stop to get technical. I couldn't help but be pulled along in her journey.

It's a quick, easy read at just over 200 pages and Ashcraft's writing has a subtly poetic tone to it, which at times is truly beautiful.

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