Author: Elmhirst, Sophie

Pacific Ocean

Published on 16 January 2025 by Vintage Publishing (Vintage) in the United Kingdom.

Paperback | 272 pages
129 x 197 x 21 | 196g

**WINNER OF THE NERO BOOK AWARDS NON-FICTION AWARD 2024**An extraordinary true story of shipwreck, survival and loveAn absolute jewel of a book India KnightA gripping tale of adventure Elizabeth DayAn 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 invery touching indeed James RebanksWith the adrenaline kick of Jaws . . . A remarkable portrait of a marriage kept afloat against the odds Financial TimesThis 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 lostA mind-blowing story of resilience and love in the face of adversityThe very best kind of true story, and beautifully writtenI couldnt put this book downI was absolutely hooked from the outset