Description
About the Author
Ellen was described in the Observer as 'the first true heroine of the 21st Century'. She's been named Sailor of the Year twice, crowned World Champion, named Sunday Times Person of the Year 2001 and was runner up in the BBC Sports Personality of the Year. Ellen is from Whatstandwell in Derbyshire and lives in Cowes.
Reviews
'The single greatest sporting feat of the year ... In any sport. In any nation.' Sunday Express
'MacArthur embarked on this journey as a yachtswoman and returned a as a symbol of human aspiration' Daily Telegraph
'MacArthur is wonderful, fabulous, inspiring. She is a bringer of joy and an emblem of hope.' Simon Barnes
Awards
Short-listed for British Book Awards: Sports Book of the Year 2006.
Book Information
ISBN 9780141026480
Author Ellen MacArthur
Format Paperback
Page Count 288
Imprint Penguin Books Ltd
Publisher Penguin Books Ltd
Weight(grams) 500g
Dimensions(mm) 201mm * 132mm * 17mm