Description
After his son committed suicide aged only 23, television presenter Paul Heiney set sail on a voyage to Cape Horn to connect with his son's 'voice'. Not only a hugely challenging experience physically, it turned out to be an emotional journey of much more importance.
About the Author
Paul Heiney has been a TV and radio broadcaster for over 30 years, starting on Radio 1 before working on Radio 4's Today programme. He was a presenter on That's Life! from 1978 until 1982, and more recently has presented Watchdog on BBC 1. He currently presents the ITV primetime show Countrywise. He wrote a weekly column for The Times and has written over a dozen books, both fiction and non-fiction. His popular science book, Can Cows Walk Downstairs?, has been a bestseller in 15 languages.
Reviews
A terrific adventure into wild and distant waters, and a strong tribute to a son's memory. Paul Heiney's story is a new classic of small-boat seafaring and a fine description of the deep south. * Sir Ranulph Fiennes *
One Wild Song is a little masterpiece, sometimes thrilling, sometimes, hilarious, sometimes almost unbearably moving... I have never read anything like it before and it haunts me still. * John Julius Norwich *
Lyrical and stirring * Daily Mail *
A shipshape contribution to the shelves of sailing literature * The Times *
A wonderful book, finely considered and beautifully written... It is an absorbing, moving journey which explores the wonders and frustrations of the sea as powerfully as it explores the mysteries of the human spirit. * Clare Francis, international bestselling novelist *
Extraordinarily well written with honesty, power and surprising humour, the book is testament to the healing power of the sea amidst seemingly insurmountable grief. * Practical Sailor (US) *
Book Information
ISBN 9781472919519
Author Paul Heiney
Format Paperback
Page Count 240
Imprint Adlard Coles Nautical
Publisher Bloomsbury Publishing PLC
Weight(grams) 201g