Swell, Liz Clark
Swell, Liz Clark
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Swell
A Sailing Surfer's Voyage of Awakening

Author: Liz Clark

Series: Patagonia

Narrator: Liz Clark

Unabridged: 12 hr 31 min

Format: Digital Audiobook Download

Published: 04/02/2019


Synopsis

Chasing a dream is never easy, but if you go far enough, it will set you free.

Captain Liz Clark spent her youth dreaming of traveling the world by sailboat and surfing remote waves. When she was 22, she met a mentor who helped turn her desire into reality. Embarking on an adventure that most only fantasize about, she set sail from Santa Barbara, California, as captain of her 40-foot sailboat, Swell, headed south in search of surf, self, and the wonder and learning that lies beyond the unbroken horizon.

In true stories overflowing with wild waves and constant challenges, at the whim of the weather, of relationships sweet and sour, of nature's marvels and colorful cultures, Liz captures her voyage in gripping detail in this memoir, sharing tales of sailing in high seas, of solitude and surprises, of finding connection to the earth and commitment to living in harmony with it. She witnesses how her dream leads her to understanding the unity of all things.

More than ten years, 20,000 miles, countless adventures, and one cat later, she's still out there.

Reviews

Goodreads review by Mattie

There is a lot to like about this book and Liz’s honesty about the choices she makes tops the list. It’s an easy read and covers really awesome subject matter. However the book tends to wander a bit between notional environmental activism, general American observations of poverty in other countries,......more

Goodreads review by Joe

I added Swell to my reading list after seeing it in a Patagonia store about six months ago. I planned on borrowing it from the library, but after seeing her do a book reading from said Patagonia store about 2 months ago, I immediately purchased it and delved in soon after. I was really surprised by t......more

Goodreads review by Hannah

“Of course, I want lasting love, but not at the expense of freedom.” “I’m abuzz from following my truth - the kind of empowering rush that follows a soul-serving decision, logical or not.”......more