Product Description

Second Printing, February 2009

Product Details

• Amazon Sales Rank: #91099 in Books
• Published on: 1999-11-30
• Number of items: 1
• Binding: Paperback
• 384 pages

Customer Reviews

A truly wonderful book
This is a very risky book to read. It is the kind of book that will push you over the edge. If you've had even the slightest inkling of heading out over the bounding main, this book will give you the conviction to pursue it. Those close to you will notice a faraway look in your eyes after reading this book. Don't be surprised if you read it more than once. John does a wonderful job of providing spiritual insight into the adventure of Living the Dream as well as Sailing the Dream.

One notable fact about this book is that it was first available, for free, on the Web. It is a testement to how well the book was written that it is now available in print. Thus possibly being one of the first books to go from Web to print.

It may still be a decade before I am able to follow in the wake of 'Querencia', but this book has given me the resolve to have patience.

Sailing the Dream (and the reality)
I agree with the other reviews. However, there is another important aspect to this book. It describes the work, risk and sacrifice involved in such a life-changing adventure. From the preparations in the San Juan Islands to the Pacific storms and the vast open ocean, the many experiences in French Polynesia, and finally to Hawaii, this is an inspiring and informative book.

Reading the Dream
John - dentist, divorced, kids live with mother - managed to re-start his life and sail in a different direction. He met Davey and together they sailed towards new horizons. The book is inspiring in its simplicity. You have two new friends and you join them on a three-year trip from Seattle to Bora-Bora and back to Hawaii. Don't expect deep philosophy or gripping excitement. The pageturner is the relationship you develop as you see yourself more and more sailing your own dream - and this may not include sailing a 30ft cutter-rigged doubleender across the Pacific.

The book is a lot what they do day to day, what they fish and eat and whom they meet. But that's what life is about - even on a boat in the South Pacific. A good read - and maybe one day you will set sail....