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**THE SUNDAY TIMES TOP TEN BESTSELLER****WINNER OF THE NERO AWARDS GOLD PRIZE BOOK OF THE YEAR****A BARACK OBAMA BOOK OF THE YEAR** An extraordinary true story of shipwreck, survival and love'An enthralling, engrossing story of survival' Bill Bryson`An absolute jewel of a book' India Knight`A gripping tale of adventure' Elizabeth Day`An extraordinary survival story' Sunday TimesBored of 1970s suburban life, Maurice and Maralyn plan their escape: sell the house, build a boat, set sail for New Zealand. Then, halfway around the world, their beloved boat is struck by a whale and the pair are cast adrift in the middle of the Pacific Ocean. Alone on a tiny raft, their love is put to the test. This is a book about human connection and the human condition; about how we survive - not just at sea, but in life. `This skilful storytelling drew me in.very touching indeed' James Rebanks`With the adrenaline kick of Jaws . . . A remarkable portrait of a marriage kept afloat against the odds' Financial Times`This dramatic, profound human story is so beautifully told. I really could not put it down' Nina StibbeA Guardian, Observer & Waterstones Non-fiction Book of the Year**READERS ADORE MAURICE & MARALYN**`A riveting tale of survival . . . and of the power of love when all appears lost'`A mind-blowing story of resilience and love in the face of adversity'`The very best kind of true story, and beautifully written'`I couldn't put this book down'`I was absolutely hooked from the outset'Published as A Marriage at Sea in the USA
Binding: Paperback / softback
Binding: Paperback / softback