Dove by Robin Lee Graham

Genre: Biography
Released: June 1, 1972
199 pages

About the Book:

In 1965, 16-year-old Robin Lee Graham began a solo around-the-world voyage from San Pedro, California, in a 24-foot sloop. Five years and 33,000 miles later, he returned to home port with a wife and daughter and enough extraordinary experiences to fill this bestselling book, Dove .

  

My Rating & Thoughts:    ⭐⭐⭐

At 16 years old, Robin set off from California to sail around the world by himself in his boat called Dove. As he stopped in various ports, he picked up odd jobs, explored the area, and waited out storms. Along the way, he met a girl named Patti, who was also from California and traveling. The two struck up a friendship and made plans to reconnect at various locations. Eventually, she becomes his wife, but Robin continues on his solo journey, having to say goodbye multiple times. Robin's journey took 5 years to complete and was filled with loneliness, danger, and various challenges. While what Robin was doing at such a young age was brave and challenging, I did find the story to be a bit boring at times. It also seemed like Robin found those interested in his journey to be an annoyance rather than respecting how they were assisting him in completing this goal by providing equipment and provisions for him. It was interesting to see how his belief in God developed. Each time Patti and Robin separated, I was concerned for her traveling by herself and felt like Robin waiting to see if she was okay.

(I purchased my copy of this book; opinions expressed 

in this review are my honest opinion and completely my own.)