Leap of Faith

Quit Your Job and Live on a Boat

By: Ed Robinson

Narrated by: Dave Wright

Length: 2 hrs and 56 mins

Publisher's summary

There are many of us who dream about selling all our stuff, quitting our jobs, and running away to Paradise. This is a story about one couple who made that dream come true. The author shares what it feels like to experience ultimate freedom, and outlines the steps they took to get there. The story includes tales from their travels, social commentary on the state of today's American society, and a simple financial plan that will benefit anyone, regardless of their future goals.

Throughout the narrative the listener is treated to dolphins and manatees, pelicans and osprey, blue skies, blue water and white sand beaches. Tropical music plays a role as well. Hear how music inspired them to execute their plan. Follow along as they transform from everyday working drones to carefree boat bums and beachcombers. This audiobook will make you rethink how you look at life, and money.

©2013 Ed Robinson (P)2014 Ed Robinson

Dave Write is a talented Narrator and Ed lives the dream!

I have listened to this book several times. Every time i find myself overspending this book brings me back down to earth and helps me focus on my goal of sailing away for a good long while. The part where he talks about how the world has lost its damn mind is not only hilarious but also frighteningly accurate.

Great book! Well done Ed.

Loved the story and encouraged me to work hard to achieve our dream!

I want to recommend this book to, so many of my boating friends. We live on a boat already and I am always bragging about how much cheaper it is. I sold my house, other boat and most of my possession. I did realize by this book we still need to get rid of more. I need to learn to be more frugal. We are on our way to making this dream a reality. We are a few months away from setting our 58 foot Hatteras off on a journey from, cold winter, Cincinnati OH on the Ohio River to Baytown, TX. Super excited about our new life. This book encouraged my dream more and made me realize where I need to do better to achieve it.

Could not wait for it to be over...

Would you say that listening to this book was time well-spent? Why or why not?

No, I was waiting and hoping for it to get better, but it didn't. The only thing decent about the book was a few sound financial tips if you ever wish to retire.

What was the most interesting aspect of this story? The least interesting?

"Just do it." Now you get the point of the book and you can spare yourself some money and time...

I like this book

This book was pretty interesting and eye opening. Full of good information and makes one think seriously about life, fun, money, dreaming big, and going for it. I love the description of where they anchor & enjoy the beach. They have all sorts of free time. Time enough to write some cool books (Breeze series).

good story

thanks ed !!! i love the story and advice , makes me want to run away right now

how to book

i didn't finish this book. my expectations of a great story about chucking everything and moving on a boat were replaced with a 'how to' book with sappy sweet narration. the book was returned. i might listen to one of his others to see if it is any better.

Love it! Please read

I highly recommend this book every place he talks about I’ve been to the wonderful it’s really informative and smart and entertaining!!!

Some helpful information mixed with strange right-wing rants.

I was hoping for more of a FAQ and guide book, but it's mostly personal stories mixed with misplaced political opinions. The author does an excellent job of putting the boat life in perspective.

Half of this book it's not worth reading

As a sailboat owner that is 3 years from my liveaboard I really wanted to like this book. I'm going to give you some tips that will help you enjoy it more than I did. About 40% of the book has nothing to do with sailing or living aboard a boat and just seems like he is trying to fill space.  


Chapters 1 through 7. Skip these.
They just recite some song lyrics, talk about drinking and what a "sexy babe" his wife is, and then describe a sunset. He repeats that for each of the first seven chapters.

Chapter 8 - skip 
It is rant about consumerism and debt. The same info without the rant is in chapter 23. 

Chapters 20, 21 and 22- skip
They are half an hour of political rants

Chapter 24- read it if you like
5 minute rant about Florida with some good information about different parts  and Island


He claims to be a happy and carefree person but spends most of the book complaining about the state of the world and how much everyone else's life sucks. This book does bring up some great points about living aboard a sailboat that you wouldn't otherwise think of. You have to get through all the rambling nonsense and repetitive writing to find them though. 

Not good

This is more a badly written blog than a book. Unoriginal tedious and should not be sold on Audible