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Breaking Seas

An Overweight, Middle-Aged Computer Nerd Buys His First Boat, Quits His Job, and Sails Off to Adventure

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Breaking Seas

By: Glenn Damato
Narrated by: René Ruiz
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Do you have a dream you must pursue, but everyone says it's unrealistic? Or that you're not qualified? Too old, too out of shape? Or you don't have the "right experience?"

Glenn Damato was a 41-year-old software instructor who sought to exceed the bounds of his comfortable but humdrum existence. He embarked on an adventure for which he was miserably unprepared. Why did he do this? How did he answer the ancient human question: how do we jump-start growth in our lives? We become something we were not.

The "something" Damato strived to become was neither easy nor simple: an ocean sailing skipper. Overweight and without boating experience of any kind, he decided to pursue his lifelong dream of sailing around the world on his own vessel.

Reckless? Dangerous? Idiotic? Call it what you will, Damato was determined to make the voyage a reality despite the obstacles.

©2012 Glenn Michael Damato (P)2013 Glenn Michael Damato Sailing Sailing & Boating Travel Writing & Commentary Water Sports Sports Dream
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Surprisingly good story. Entertaining. Nice to hear a sailing tale from a novices point of view. Made it easy to relate to the fears and problems of someone starting the sailing journey late in their lives.

Surprisingly good story.

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I was a little concerned when I purchased this book as there were a few negative comments from some reviewers. This is a GREAT read!! Candid, honest, funny. I highly recommend it and the narration is just perfect. A true account that I Sure many insecure people can relate too and I wish Glenn all the best!

Great Read!

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Perfect for the delusional dreamer who wants a reality check. Yet inspirational at the same time. Time to do it anyway.

Entertaining honest and educational.

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great story about an ordinary guy like myself out of his depth. a cautionary tale for us wannabees, thanks Glenn

cautionary sailing story

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Inline with reality, not as well oiled as the pardy’s but that’s what I like

Something different

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Captivating well written story about taking a risk to follow your deepest desires. Honest and gritty in it’s telling and you can feel the urge determination in many challenging situations. Really enjoyed this book because it’s very real.

Great real take of challenge and strength

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What could have made this a 4 or 5-star listening experience for you?

Promised adventure just wasn't up to expectations.

What could Glenn Damato have done to make this a more enjoyable book for you?

Glenn was too inward looking and see through.

What did you like about the performance? What did you dislike?

I liked the window into daily sailing life.

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I very seldom don't finish a book, but I just could not stand the arrogant self-righteousness of this dude.
This is the perfect example of the type of sailor you NEVER want to come across, and the type of writer you don't want to be.
Hi proudly explains how he dishonestly get a position he wouldn't have had, manipulating an conniving in the process.
In his ignorance and pride he proudly wrecks countless boats and even boasts that he may have set a new record for the damage he did.
No sign of remorse or accountability. Pathetic.
Disappointing to think a book like this made it to a respectable platform like Audible.

Arrogance and obnoxiousness overruns storyline

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