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When Tami Oldham and fiancé Richard Sharp leave Tahiti for San Diego, the voyage turns into a desperate fight for survival after a catastrophic hurricane devastates their sailboat. Facing towering waves, 140‑knot winds, and the wreckage of her vessel, Tami must endure 41 days alone with no motor or masts, all while hoping for rescue. This nonfiction account chronicles her courageous, resourceful journey across the ocean and the enduring power of hope and determination.
First publish date: 2018
Genre: Memoir/Travel Memoir
Authors: Tami Oldham Ashcraft
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