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This Is It
- 2 Hemispheres, 2 People, and 1 Boat
- Narrated by: Caroline Doughty
- Length: 6 hrs and 31 mins
- Unabridged Audiobook
- Release date: 10-12-16
- Language: English
- Publisher: New Street Communications, LLC
- Whispersync for Voice-ready
Regular price: $19.95
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Publisher's Summary
"We are from Australia, we have cash, and we have jet-lag and a desperate stare in our eye. In short, we are mugs ready to be led down the path of nautical slavery. If you can't sell us a boat, there is something very wrong."
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This is it, indeed!
Would you consider the audio edition of This Is It to be better than the print version?
Definitely....There are so many anecdotes and distressing experiences interlaced throughout the tale, the print version may have gotten tedious.
What was one of the most memorable moments of This Is It?
The shark and night time storm adventures stand out as most memorable.
What does Caroline Doughty bring to the story that you wouldn’t experience if you just read the book?
Caroline Doughty does a superb job of bringing the story to life through clear and melodic narration. Her reading of "This is it..." instills the right amount of personality into the author’s "1st person” telling of life at sea (which varied dramatically between harrowing and mundane experiences). Would welcome listening to additional books narrated by Ms. Doughty.
Was there a moment in the book that particularly moved you?
Not necessarily. It was an impressive journey, however, and I have renewed respect for those who live on a sailboat and travel across the ocean for prolonged periods of time.
Any additional comments?
This was my first audio book, since attempting to listen to Harry Potter in the car on college tours w/my now-26 year old daughter. Listening to this from start to finish inspired me to be more open to audio in the future.
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- Steve Leveen
- Delray Beach, Florida
- 10-18-16
The Debut of a Natural: Narrator Caroline Doughty
Would you consider the audio edition of This Is It to be better than the print version?
Yes
What was one of the most memorable moments of This Is It?
I'm a boater myself, by mostly a wanna be cruiser. This is great armchair listening...
What about Caroline Doughty’s performance did you like?
Can't believe how good Caroline Doughty is! The debut of a natural.
Did you have an extreme reaction to this book? Did it make you laugh or cry?
thrilled by the story.
Any additional comments?
I'll be looking for any book Caroline Doughty narrates.
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- Jaci M.
- 01-12-17
Fantastic... Couldn't put this down!
Where does This Is It rank among all the audiobooks you’ve listened to so far?
A fantastic book
What did you like best about this story?
Provides a truely realistic portrayal of life cruising. Insightful and inspirational. Thank you!
Was this a book you wanted to listen to all in one sitting?
Found it hard to put this down
Any additional comments?
Fantastic, well written and narrated - thank you!
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- Martha Finney
- Funny you should ask
- 10-19-16
The audible version is a lovely adventure
I'm a sucker for sailing adventure stories. Have been since I was 12 and read Robin Lee Graham's circumnavigation memoir.
This story of courage, determination, grit and love, as told by a woman who is beginning to wonder how many voyages she and her husband have left in their lives, is compelling and modern.
Caroline Doughty is the perfect pick to narrate Parry's story. The deep resonance of her voice matches the grounded wisdom of a woman in her 40s, while there's also a melodic lilt that reflects an enduring passion for the world and the delightful people we all get to meet if we would just sail our own little boats out of safe harbor.