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Maurice and Maralyn
- A Whale, a Shipwreck, a Love Story
- Narrated by: Florence Howard
- Length: 5 hrs and 51 mins
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Brought to you by Penguin.
What begins as an eccentric English love story turns into one of the most dramatic adventures ever recorded...
Maurice and Maralyn couldn't be more different. He is as cautious and awkward as she is charismatic and forceful. It seems an unlikely romance, but it works.
Bored of 1970s suburban life, Maralyn has an idea: sell the house, build a boat, leave England -- and its oil crisis, industrial strikes and inflation -- forever. It is hard work, turning dreams into reality, but finally they set sail for New Zealand. Then, halfway there, their beloved boat is struck by a whale. It sinks within an hour, and the pair are cast adrift in the middle of the Pacific Ocean.
On their tiny raft, over the course of days, then months, their love is put to the test. When Maurice begins to withdraw into himself, it falls upon Maralyn to keep them both alive. Their pet turtle helps, as does devising menus for fantasy dinners and dreaming of their next voyage.
Filled with danger, spirit and tenderness, this is a book about human connection and the human condition; about how we survive -- not just at sea, but in life.
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- alison cox
- 04-05-24
moving and profound
an extraordinary account of 2 extraordinary people told over their lives together and finally apart. I was rivited.
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- Energyimp
- 21-04-24
Not the nautical adventure I hoped for
As a sailor, I had hoped this story would deal in more detail about the character’s sailing, their boat and the journey. But it focused more on food lists and less on sail. I didn’t feel for them in the way I should have.
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- Nic
- 15-04-24
Beautiful moving funny fascinating
Utterly brilliant loved this book just so moving and beautiful and unexpectedly funny so well written
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- maggysmi
- 22-03-24
Marvellous adventure story
This was a very exciting adventure story about a couple who really survived the odds. Incredible detail of their journey. I loved it!
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- Marie
- 03-06-24
Imagine this !
The story holds you so you firm you imagine how you might respond in such circumstances could you survive ? Interesting details and although we are aware of survival at the beginning the tension remain in how - in such harsh conditions .The sea ever present and the waves height and darkness swell with the well written words. Enjoyed
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- Matthew Walls
- 08-03-24
Exceptional story and narration
Could not stop listening. Incredible true story. What a woman Maralyn is. So strong and such perseverance.
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- Eamon Green
- 01-05-24
A fascinating new take on an old story
I read 117 Days Adrift many years ago. This was an enjoyable and fascinating re-visit of that sailing classic, but also a touching story of love and humanity. It takes the reader to places they don't expect and moved me to reflect on my own ambitions, loves and life in a positive way.
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