Adventures in the oceans have enthralled us for centuries - the swashbuckling courage of seafarers, the breathtaking beauty of all things oceanic, the mystery and aura surrounding life at sea - these have inspired poetry, autobiography, music, film, and history making achievements. However, who has ever read a book written by a sailboat herself - not just any sailboat, but arguably India's bravest and most famous one?Dive into the story of India's award winning solo circumnavigations around the globe as seen through the eyes and ears of the inspiring Indian Navy Sailing Vessel, the Mhadei. Her story has life lessons for all of us, young and old alike, that are as relevant as they are surprising....coming from a little boat! Written by a seasoned media professional, Lynn de Souza, the book includes an exclusive photo series, Portrait of a Moored Boat, by a leading advertising veteran, Prashant Godbole, both environmentalists at heart, and a foreword by world record making aerial circumnavigator, Wing Cdr Rahul Monga.This is a story that should travel as far and wide as the Mhadei herself has sailed. A gentle easy moving one hour read, if you liked Jonathan Livingston Seagull, and the Little Prince, you will adore this.
