Fourteen

A Daughter's Memoir of Adventure, Sailing, and Survival

De: Leslie Johansen Nack

Narrado por: Leslie Johansen Nack

Winner of five independent book awards: NIEA, Readers' Favorites, Next Generation Indie, Independent Press Award and Beverly Hills Book Awards.

Obsessed with sailing, Leslie Nack's larger-than-life Norwegian father has a dream to live on a sailboat and show his three daughters the world. And although it takes years, in 1975 he finally completes his preparation and sets his sights on French Polynesia. But when they begin their journey, Leslie, who has just turned 14, faces a disturbing reality: her father, who's crossed boundaries in the past, is not to be trusted...and she's trapped with him on a 45-foot sailboat.

Intense and inspiring, Fourteen is a coming-of-age adventure story about a girl who – with the help of the ocean, which alternately serves as her solace and her savior - comes into her own power and finds the strength to fight back against abuse.

©2015 Leslie Johansen Nack (P)2016 Leslie Johansen Nack

One of the Best sea stories out there.

There are a number of top audios that I have in my library,
however, this one ranks among those listed at the top.
The story was well presented, and never a dull moment.
I would say that Leslie is one of the most interesting authors out there,
and this book will continue to be one of the best in my library.

Great read!

This book was very interesting. I learned a lot about sailing and the islands in the South Pacific.

5 Star Book!

A remarkable story. What a strong and amazing young girl. I didn’t want it to end.

An amazing memoir

This beautifully written memoir of a young girl’s life changing adventure was so well read by the author. I felt as if I was with her and was often moved by the words she used to describe what she experienced and felt. I’m not a sailor but any sailor would probably love listening to this incredible story. I’m happy that the author is a new friend of mine.
Barbara

Amazing true life story of adventure and coming of age.

I have been amazed by this candid story. Being someone who has always been an adventurer, I love reading books the tell tales of such personal journeys through hardship and the learning that comes along with it. This story will leave you adoring the author for giving such a raw and honest look into her adolescence that will be helpful to so many young women who try to sort through their feelings and actions. Leslie’s book has really opened my eyes and made me think about young trauma that so many of our children are faced with. She tells a story of strength, courage and perseverance in such a beautifully humble way.