Imperfect Passage: A Sailing Story of Vision, Terror, and Redemption
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Imperfect Passage: A Sailing Story of Vision, Terror, and Redemption
EN NWISBN: 9781616087289 bzw. 1616087285, in Englisch, Skyhorse Publishing Inc. neu.
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Michael Cosgrove, Books, Travel, Imperfect Passage: A Sailing Story of Vision, Terror, and Redemption, Turning sixty isn’t the end; it’s only the beginning.Michael Cosgrove had a beautiful family, a successful career, and a lovely Southern California home overlooking the Pacific Ocean. At age sixty, he decided to leave all that behind to sail around the world.With the vision of rugged individualism and salty tales to share with his grandchildren, Cosgrove quickly realized that sailing around the world wasn’t as easy as he had imagined. From a psychotic crewmate, to sleep deprivation and mental breakdowns, to constant storms and hallucinations, Cosgrove rode the waves, trying to keep his idea of “doing something grand” alive. Alone, and thousands of miles away from everyone he loved, he was forced to ask himself one question: What in God’s name am I doing here?In his attempt to avoid the inevitable (growing old, weak, frail), Cosgrove runs amok. He breaks his budget to outfit the boat and then refuses to read the manuals. He enters unfamiliar harbors in the dead of night, hires a violent first mate, and sails headlong into ferocious storms. At the same time, he longs for the simpler days when his four daughters were still children, when his first marriage was still intact, and when his dreams were still within reach. Though driven by scenes of sheer terror, absurd folly, and deep inner searching, the tone is always buoyant and laugh-out-loud funny.Imperfect Passage is the story of one man’s perseverance against Father Time and Mother Nature, proving that with enough will, one can indeed conquer the unconquerable.
Michael Cosgrove, Books, Travel, Imperfect Passage: A Sailing Story of Vision, Terror, and Redemption, Turning sixty isn’t the end; it’s only the beginning.Michael Cosgrove had a beautiful family, a successful career, and a lovely Southern California home overlooking the Pacific Ocean. At age sixty, he decided to leave all that behind to sail around the world.With the vision of rugged individualism and salty tales to share with his grandchildren, Cosgrove quickly realized that sailing around the world wasn’t as easy as he had imagined. From a psychotic crewmate, to sleep deprivation and mental breakdowns, to constant storms and hallucinations, Cosgrove rode the waves, trying to keep his idea of “doing something grand” alive. Alone, and thousands of miles away from everyone he loved, he was forced to ask himself one question: What in God’s name am I doing here?In his attempt to avoid the inevitable (growing old, weak, frail), Cosgrove runs amok. He breaks his budget to outfit the boat and then refuses to read the manuals. He enters unfamiliar harbors in the dead of night, hires a violent first mate, and sails headlong into ferocious storms. At the same time, he longs for the simpler days when his four daughters were still children, when his first marriage was still intact, and when his dreams were still within reach. Though driven by scenes of sheer terror, absurd folly, and deep inner searching, the tone is always buoyant and laugh-out-loud funny.Imperfect Passage is the story of one man’s perseverance against Father Time and Mother Nature, proving that with enough will, one can indeed conquer the unconquerable.
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Imperfect Passage
EN USISBN: 1616087285 bzw. 9781616087289, in Englisch, Skyhorse Publishing, gebraucht.
Lieferung aus: Vereinigte Staaten von Amerika, In Stock.
adventure,biographies,education and reference,general,memoirs,reference,sailing,specialty travel,sports and outdoors,sports and recreation, Imperfect Passage: A Sailing Story of Vision, Terror, and Redemption, Michael Cosgrove had a beautiful family, a successful career, and a lovely Southern California home overlooking the Pacific Ocean. At the age sixty, he decided to leave that all behind to sail around the world.�In spite of his romanticized vision of rugged individualism and salty tales to share with his grandchildren, Cosgrove quickly realizes that sailing around the world isn't going to be as easy as he'd imagined. From a psychotic crewmate, sleep deprivation, and mental breakdowns, to stormy weather and hallucinations, Cosgrove rides the waves, holding on as best he can to his dream of "doing something grand." Alone, and thousands of miles away from everyone and everything he loves, he is forced to ask himself one question: what in God's name am I doing here?�In his attempt to avoid the inevitable (growing old, weak, frail), Cosgrove runs amok. He breaks his budget to outfit the boat and then refuses to read the manuals. He enters unfamiliar harbors in the dead of night, hires a violent first mate, and sails headlong into ferocious storms. In the midst of his adventures, he longs for the simpler days when his four daughters were still children, when his first marriage was still intact, and when his future still seemed bright and expansive. Though driven by scenes of sheer terror, absurd folly, and deep inner searching, Cosgrove keeps his sense of humor throughout his harrowing journey.�Imperfect Passage is the story of one man's perseverance aga.
adventure,biographies,education and reference,general,memoirs,reference,sailing,specialty travel,sports and outdoors,sports and recreation, Imperfect Passage: A Sailing Story of Vision, Terror, and Redemption, Michael Cosgrove had a beautiful family, a successful career, and a lovely Southern California home overlooking the Pacific Ocean. At the age sixty, he decided to leave that all behind to sail around the world.�In spite of his romanticized vision of rugged individualism and salty tales to share with his grandchildren, Cosgrove quickly realizes that sailing around the world isn't going to be as easy as he'd imagined. From a psychotic crewmate, sleep deprivation, and mental breakdowns, to stormy weather and hallucinations, Cosgrove rides the waves, holding on as best he can to his dream of "doing something grand." Alone, and thousands of miles away from everyone and everything he loves, he is forced to ask himself one question: what in God's name am I doing here?�In his attempt to avoid the inevitable (growing old, weak, frail), Cosgrove runs amok. He breaks his budget to outfit the boat and then refuses to read the manuals. He enters unfamiliar harbors in the dead of night, hires a violent first mate, and sails headlong into ferocious storms. In the midst of his adventures, he longs for the simpler days when his four daughters were still children, when his first marriage was still intact, and when his future still seemed bright and expansive. Though driven by scenes of sheer terror, absurd folly, and deep inner searching, Cosgrove keeps his sense of humor throughout his harrowing journey.�Imperfect Passage is the story of one man's perseverance aga.
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Imperfect Passage
EN NWISBN: 9781616087289 bzw. 1616087285, in Englisch, Skyhorse Publishing, neu.
Lieferung aus: Vereinigtes Königreich Großbritannien und Nordirland, in-stock.
Michael Cosgrove had a beautiful family, a successful career, and a lovely Southern California home overlooking the PacificOcean. At the age sixty, he decided to leave that all behind tosail around the world. In spite of his romanticized vision of rugged individualism andsalty tales to share with his grandchildren, Cosgrove quickly realizesthat sailing around the world isn t going to be as easy as he dimagined. From a psychotic crewmate, sleep deprivation, and mentalbreakdowns, to stormy weather and hallucinations, Cosgroverides the waves, holding on as best he can to his dream of doingsomething grand. Alone, and thousands of miles away fromeveryone and everything he loves, he is forced to ask himself onequestion: what in God s name am I doing here? In his attempt to avoid the inevitable (growing old, weak, frail),Cosgrove runs amok. He breaks his budget to outfit the boat andthen refuses to read the manuals. He enters unfamiliar harbors inthe dead of night, hires a violent first mate, and sails headlonginto ferocious storms. In the midst of his adventures, he longs forthe simpler days when his four daughters were still children, whenhis first marriage was still intact, and when his future still seemedbright and expansive. Though driven by scenes of sheer terror, absurdfolly, and deep inner searching, Cosgrove keeps his sense ofhumor throughout his harrowing journey. Imperfect Passage is the story of one man s perseveranceagainst Father Time and Mother Nature, proving that with enoughwill, one can, in his or her own way, conquer the unconquerable. Michael Cosgrove will be donating a portion of his profits to the Navy Special Warfare Family Foundation.
Michael Cosgrove had a beautiful family, a successful career, and a lovely Southern California home overlooking the PacificOcean. At the age sixty, he decided to leave that all behind tosail around the world. In spite of his romanticized vision of rugged individualism andsalty tales to share with his grandchildren, Cosgrove quickly realizesthat sailing around the world isn t going to be as easy as he dimagined. From a psychotic crewmate, sleep deprivation, and mentalbreakdowns, to stormy weather and hallucinations, Cosgroverides the waves, holding on as best he can to his dream of doingsomething grand. Alone, and thousands of miles away fromeveryone and everything he loves, he is forced to ask himself onequestion: what in God s name am I doing here? In his attempt to avoid the inevitable (growing old, weak, frail),Cosgrove runs amok. He breaks his budget to outfit the boat andthen refuses to read the manuals. He enters unfamiliar harbors inthe dead of night, hires a violent first mate, and sails headlonginto ferocious storms. In the midst of his adventures, he longs forthe simpler days when his four daughters were still children, whenhis first marriage was still intact, and when his future still seemedbright and expansive. Though driven by scenes of sheer terror, absurdfolly, and deep inner searching, Cosgrove keeps his sense ofhumor throughout his harrowing journey. Imperfect Passage is the story of one man s perseveranceagainst Father Time and Mother Nature, proving that with enoughwill, one can, in his or her own way, conquer the unconquerable. Michael Cosgrove will be donating a portion of his profits to the Navy Special Warfare Family Foundation.
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Imperfect Passage: A Sailing Story of Vision, Terror, and Redemption
EN HC NWISBN: 9781616087289 bzw. 1616087285, in Englisch, Skyhorse Publishing, gebundenes Buch, neu.
Lieferung aus: Vereinigte Staaten von Amerika, In Stock.
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