A riveting, page turner! The author takes you along on her spiritual adventure, as she navigates her life. Conciously chosing the path less traveled, she shares insight into a life few souls are free enough, let alone brave enough to ponder. From her years in a commune to a boat yard and then, sailing across the Pacific Ocean, she shares the good, the bad, the ugly & the nuggets of wisdom gained through her journey. Enjoy the ride!

Kim- Amazon 5 Star Review

Deb Rudell’s journey and transformation from commune to the high seas was hard to put down. Her world was torn apart more than once, yet she managed to pick herself up again and again. Her every emotion leapt off the page through this wild story.
Even though I am a complete landlubber, her descriptions of rebuilding large wooden schooner were fascinating. But the fierce waves and gale force winds of the seas had me biting my lip.

David Reed- Amazon 5 Star Review

From the first page I was taken by the unexpected emotions I felt by reading this very personal memoir. It is vulnerable, exhilarating, terrifying and exciting wrapped in a cocoon of doubt and self exploration.
It is the author’s journey from a small town in British Columbia to the disillusionment of cult life in Oregon and then re-assimilation into mainstream life. A transformation occurs while learning to rebuild a derelict sailboat in Kauai and with virtually no open water experience, sailing across the raging Pacific Ocean. The reader is taken on a real life adventure that gives a glimps into the search for a spiritual truth and lessons in perseverance and determination. It is a story of discovery of self and the unearthing of a soul.

Val- Amazon 5 Star Review