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True Spirit

The Aussie girl who took on the world

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True Spirit

By: Jessica Watson
Narrated by: Jessica Watson
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 There is something different about adventurers; about the way their minds work. They look at the world as a place of challenges and though they know what fear is, they refuse to be hindered by it.

TRUE SPIRIT is Jessica's story and in it she will detail her preparation, her journey and her battle with sleep deprivation, gale-force winds, mountainous seas, natural hazards like whales and icebergs and holding firm against the solitude that most of us can only imagine dealing with alone on a vast sea with no land to be seen and no help close at hand.

The name Jessica Watson will soon be part of sailing history. She will join Jesse Martin and Kay Cottee as someone all Australians can be inspired by. Jessica Watson is a dreamer who dares to do. Activists Adventurers, Explorers & Survival Politics & Activism Sailing Sailing & Boating Sports Water Sports Women

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Loved every bit of it. Maybe a different narrator from Jessica herself though - sorry!

As a father of girls, it made me cry - for good.

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nothing to dislike was a very good story of courage determination and the true meaning of family

her courage and determination

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Listening to Jessica's story made me realise how much I didn't know about the years of preparation she and her family put in leading up to her incredible solo sail around the world. The book also shows Jessica's sense of humour and highlights her maturity and ability to cope with the unexpected.

I really enjoyed this book.

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Well done Jessica, loved this book you are such a wonderful Aussie young person who achieved the near impossible

Brilliant inspiring read

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Jessica has narrated her book very well, easy to understand, hope she continues with her new novel.

Great book

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