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Motion of the Ocean : 1 Small Boat, 2 Average Lovers, and a Woman's Search for the Meaning of Wife by Janna Cawrse Esarey (2009, Trade Paperback)
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Product Identifiers
PublisherTouchstone
ISBN-101416589082
ISBN-139781416589082
eBay Product ID (ePID)71139182
Product Key Features
Book TitleMotion of the Ocean : 1 Small Boat, 2 Average Lovers, and a Woman's Search for the Meaning of Wife
Number of Pages336 Pages
LanguageEnglish
TopicMarriage & Long-Term Relationships, Sailing, Personal Memoirs, General, Australia & Oceania, Essays & Travelogues
Publication Year2009
IllustratorYes
GenreFamily & Relationships, Travel, Sports & Recreation, Biography & Autobiography
AuthorJanna Cawrse Esarey
FormatTrade Paperback
Dimensions
Item Height0.9 in
Item Weight11.1 Oz
Item Length8.5 in
Item Width5.5 in
Additional Product Features
Intended AudienceTrade
LCCN2008-045977
Reviews"An edgy, unique style and badass sense of humor."-- Tania Aebi, author ofMaiden Voyageand the First American Woman and Youngest Person to Sail Around the World Alone, "Most of us would love to quit our jobs and sail across the globe, but very few of us have the guts -- or the sea legs. Fortunately for us armchair adventurers, Janna Cawrse Esarey not only took this journey, she took great notes. The result is a funny, honest tale of how one woman found her comfort zone -- with the sea, with herself, and with the notion of happily ever after."-- Michelle Goodman, author ofMy So-Called Freelance LifeandThe Anti 9-to-5 Guide, "On her honeymoon Janna Cawrse Esarey and her fisherman husband set sail in pursuit of her childhood dream.... Motion of the Ocean is a fresh and honest story on many levels. It's an entertaining read for those who enjoy a voyaging story or are contemplating an adventure, though in the end it's not about achieving the sailing dream -- it's a love story in which Janna discovers how to live and enjoy life."-- Amanda Swan Neal and John Neal, authors of The Offshore Crusising Companion, "I didn't think it was possible to write a 'new' cruising yarn. However, Janna Cawrse Esarey has done it--from a female sailor's perspective. This isn't a story of a cruise, it is an insightfully-written story of a maturing relationship. Best of all, her pen is as sharp as her wit. She pulls no punches. I laughed and cried--and saw myself on every page."-- Cap'n Fatty Goodlander, Editor-at-Large ofCrusing Worldmagazine, "A tale for all land and sea lovers fantasizing about perfect life passages with the ideal mate."-- Tania Aebi, author ofMaiden Voyage, "Most of us would love to quit our jobs and sail across the globe, but very few of have the guts -- or the sea legs. Fortunately for us armchair adventurers, Janna Cawrse Esarey not only took this journey, she took great notes. The result is a funny, honest tale of how one woman found her Comfort zone -- with the sea, with herself, and with the notion of happily ever after." -- Michelle Goodman, author ofMy So-Called Freelance LifeandThe Anti 9-to-5 Guide, "I didn't think it was possible to write a 'new' cruising yarn. However, Janna Cawrse Esarey has done it -- from a female sailor's perspective. This isn't a story of a cruise; it is an insightfully-written story of a maturing relationship. Best of all, her pen is as sharp as her wit. She pulls no punches. I laughed and cried -- and saw myself on every page."-- Cap'n Fatty Goodlander, Editor-at-Large of Cruising World magazine, "Most of us would love to quit our jobs and sail across the globe, but very few of us have the guts -- or the sea legs. Fortunately for us armchair adventurers, Janna Cawrse Esarey not only took this journey, she took great notes. The result is a funny, honest tale of how one woman found her comfort zone -- with the sea, with herself, and with the notion of happily ever after." -- Michelle Goodman, author of My So-Called Freelance Life and The Anti 9-to-5 Guide, "On her honeymoon Janna Cawrse Esarey and her fisherman husband set sail in pursuit of her childhood dream.... Motion of the Ocean is a fresh and honest story on many levels. It's an entertaining read for those who enjoy a voyaging story or are contemplating an adventure, though in the end it's not about achieving the sailing dream -- it's a love story in which Janna discovers how to live and enjoy life." -- Amanda Swan Neal and John Neal, authors of The Offshore Crusising Companion, "An edgy, unique style and badass sense of humor." -- Tania Aebi, author of Maiden Voyage and the First American Woman and Youngest Person to Sail Around the World Alone, "I didn't think it was possible to write a 'new' cruising yarn. However, Janna Cawrse Esarey has done it -- from a female sailor's perspective. This isn't a story of a cruise; it is an insightfully-written story of a maturing relationship. Best of all, her pen is as sharp as her wit. She pulls no punches. I laughed and cried -- and saw myself on every page." -- Cap'n Fatty Goodlander, Editor-at-Large of Cruising World magazine, "Equipped with nothing but an old boat and a new marriage, Janna Cawrse Esarey recounts her two and a half years at sea with wry humor, keen observations, and descriptions vivid enough to satisfy even the most seasoned traveler. As Janna and her husband cross the globe, they learn that sometimes relationships are the trickiest waters...yet all storms can be weathered with enough courage and determination.The Motion of the Oceanis the quintessential summer read for anyone seeking an adventure in life, love, or self-discovery."-- Jen Lancaster, author ofBitter is the New Black, "I didn't think it was possible to write a 'new' cruising yarn. However, Janna Cawrse Esarey has done it -- from a female sailor's perspective. This isn't a story of a cruise; it is an insightfully-written story of a maturing relationship. Best of all, her pen is as sharp as her wit. She pulls no punches. I laughed and cried -- and saw myself on every page."-- Cap'n Fatty Goodlander, Editor-at-Large ofCruising Worldmagazine, "On her honeymoon Janna Cawrse Esarey and her fisherman husband set sail in pursuit of her childhood dream....Motion of the Oceanis a fresh and honest story on many levels. It's an entertaining read for those who enjoy a voyaging story or are contemplating an adventure, though in the end it's not about achieving the sailing dream -- it's a love story in which Janna discovers how to live and enjoy life."-- Amanda Swan Neal and John Neal, authors ofThe Offshore Crusising Companion, "An edgy, unique style and badass sense of humor."-- Tania Aebi, author of Maiden Voyage and the First American Woman and Youngest Person to Sail Around the World Alone, "Most of us would love to quit our jobs and sail across the globe, but very few of us have the guts -- or the sea legs. Fortunately for us armchair adventurers, Janna Cawrse Esarey not only took this journey, she took great notes. The result is a funny, honest tale of how one woman found her comfort zone -- with the sea, with herself, and with the notion of happily ever after."-- Michelle Goodman, author of My So-Called Freelance Life and The Anti 9-to-5 Guide, "Equipped with nothing but an old boat and a new marriage, Janna Cawrse Esarey recounts her two and a half years at sea with wry humor, keen observations, and descriptions vivid enough to satisfy even the most seasoned traveler. As Janna and her husband cross the globe, they learn that sometimes relationships are the trickiest waters...yet all storms can be weathered with enough courage and determination. The Motion of the Ocean is the quintessential summer read for anyone seeking an adventure in life, love, or self-discovery."-- Jen Lancaster, author of Bitter is the New Black, "Equipped with nothing but an old boat and a new marriage, Janna Cawrse Esarey recounts her two and a half years at sea with wry humor, keen observations, and descriptions vivid enough to satisfy even the most seasoned traveler. As Janna and her husband cross the globe, they learn that sometimes relationships are the trickiest waters...yet all storms can be weathered with enough courage and determination. The Motion of the Ocean is the quintessential summer read for anyone seeking an adventure in life, love, or self-discovery." -- Jen Lancaster, author of Bitter is the New Black
Dewey Edition22
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Dewey Decimal910.9164
SynopsisThe humorous true story of a woman who abandons her tidy life to honeymoon across the Pacific on a leaky, old boat--only to find that sailing 17,000 miles is easier than keeping her relationship off the rocks. "Somewhere fifty miles off the coast of oregon i realize the skipper of this very small ship is an asshole. he also happens to be my husband." While most thirty-somethings are climbing the corporate ladder or popping out babies, Janna Cawrse and her boyfriend Graeme take a different tack: they quit their jobs, tie the knot, and embark on a most unusual honeymoon cruise--813 days across the Pacific Ocean on a beat-up old sailboat. Their goal? Relaxation and relationship therapy. But the passage from First Date to First Mate is anything but smooth sailing. From the craggy Pacific Northwest coast to the tropical isles of Polynesia to the bustling ports of Asia, Janna and Graeme must share everything: rations of Top Ramen, sailboat sewage duty, a boat the size of a bedroom, and every minute of every day. They realize: If their marriage can survive this, it can survive anything Like all great love stories, Janna and Graeme encounter storms and disasters along the way...and plenty of reasons for make-up sex. And they discover intimate secrets about each other, difficult truths about love, and skills they'll need to keep their boat--and their relationship--afloat. Written in the style of popular travelogues by J. Maarten Troost (The Sex Lives of Cannibals) and Elizabeth Gilbert (Eat, Pray, Love), Janna Cawrse Esarey gives readers a satisfying mix of soul-searching and romantic comedy while she seeks to answer this crucial question: When the waters get rough, will she--a novice sailor and spouse--abandon ship? Or will she learn to navigate the world--and the one relationship that will teach her about sex, love, and the meaning of "wife"?, The humorous true story of a woman who abandons her tidy life to honeymoon across the Pacific on a leaky, old boat--only to find that sailing 17,000 miles is easier than keeping her relationship off the rocks. "Somewhere fifty miles off the coast of oregon i realize the skipper of this very small ship is an asshole. he also happens to be my husband." While most thirty-somethings are climbing the corporate ladder or popping out babies, Janna Cawrse and her boyfriend Graeme take a different tack: they quit their jobs, tie the knot, and embark on a most unusual honeymoon cruise--813 days across the Pacific Ocean on a beat-up old sailboat. Their goal? Relaxation and relationship therapy. But the passage from First Date to First Mate is anything but smooth sailing. From the craggy Pacific Northwest coast to the tropical isles of Polynesia to the bustling ports of Asia, Janna and Graeme must share everything: rations of Top Ramen, sailboat sewage duty, a boat the size of a bedroom, and every minute of every day. They realize: If their marriage can survive this, it can survive anything! Like all great love stories, Janna and Graeme encounter storms and disasters along the way...and plenty of reasons for make-up sex. And they discover intimate secrets about each other, difficult truths about love, and skills they'll need to keep their boat--and their relationship--afloat. Written in the style of popular travelogues by J. Maarten Troost (The Sex Lives of Cannibals) and Elizabeth Gilbert (Eat, Pray, Love), Janna Cawrse Esarey gives readers a satisfying mix of soul-searching and romantic comedy while she seeks to answer this crucial question: When the waters get rough, will she--a novice sailor and spouse--abandon ship? Or will she learn to navigate the world--and the one relationship that will teach her about sex, love, and the meaning of "wife"?
LC Classification NumberG530.C38 2009
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- Oct 03, 2018
The Motion Of The Ocean
This book was selected for our book club and we couldn't get pass the first few chapters. It was very adolescent with mediocre writing. We abandoned it and chose another title.Verified purchase: YesCondition: Pre-owned
