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Patrick Dixon & Sheila Dixon - Salt In The Blood (2nd Hand Paperback)
SKU B004008
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Synopsis
"Everything creaks and bends in heavy seas - what will not bend will simply snap. So many times I wondered how much load we could carry in a powerful storm without breaking apart. If we flooded any faster I would drown in seconds."
Patrick Dixon & Sheila Dixon. This is the story of how they made changes (some more challenging than others) . . . how they changed their priorities but managed to sustain a new careers that fitted in around life rather than the other way round.
It is also the story of their personal journey, both physically (across the Atlantic and to little-visited corners of the Mediterranean) and metaphorically - how a doctor who treated cancer patients coped with a partner facing the same battle. Neither of them wanted to let that flood things either.
Through their personal story, with plenty of mishaps that led to insights (both about sailing and life in general), and encounters that turned into opportunities, Patrick and Sheila explore the importance of prioritising the right things in life, and the simple benefits of travel. The book is packed with inspiring but practical advice for all those who have salt in the blood.
Details
- Format : Standard 2nd Hand Paperback
- Condition : Very Good (Almost As New)
- Category : Non-Fiction - Travel & Guidebooks
- Published : 2021 (Adlard Coles)
- ISBN : 9781472986269
- SKU : B004008
- PPC : SP300gm
- RRP : £10.99
- Quantity Available : 1 only.
External Reviews
"A touching memoir - interspersed with useful sailing tips and life lessons, Salt in the Blood is full of unique perspectives. The Dixons tell their story with poignancy. You'll feel as though you're standing right beside them." - RNLI Magazine.
"The authors have bared their souls and carefully chronicled an important time in their lives. It would be a useful read for those about to follow in their footsteps, as there are many lessons to be learned, while the more experienced will enjoy the ride and may learn things that will surprise them." - Flying Fish, the magazine of the Ocean Cruising Club.
AI Summary
Salt In The Blood by Patrick Dixon and Sheila Dixon offers a compelling exploration of faith, resilience, and the human spirit. This thought-provoking work delves into personal journeys and transformative experiences, inviting readers to reflect on the deeper meanings of life and spirituality. Rich in insight and emotion, it provides a meaningful narrative that resonates with those seeking inspiration and understanding.
The Author
Patrick Dixon spent years working as a doctor at University College Hospital, while his wife Sheila was a magistrate - high-pressure careers that demanded long hours away from their home, family and passion for sailing. It is a frustrating story many occasional sailors can relate to, but unlike most, Patrick and Sheila realised early enough that they could only bend so far before something snapped, they could only take on so much before they drowned.
