Salt in the Blood
- Author Patrick Dixon and Sheila Dixon
- Narrator Patrick Dixon, Sheila Dixon
- Publisher Bloomsbury Publishing
- Run Time 10 hours and 51 minutes
- Format Audio
- Genre Boating: Sport and leisure, Self-help, personal development and practical advice, Sports and Active outdoor recreation, Travel and holiday, Travel writing.
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What to expect
Patrick Dixon spent years working as a doctor at University College Hospital, while his wife Sheila was a magistrate – high-pressure careers that demanded long hours away from their home, family and passion for sailing. It is a frustrating story many occasional sailors can relate to, but unlike most, Patrick and Sheila realised early enough that they could only bend so far before something snapped, they could only take on so much before they drowned.
This is their story of how they made changes (some more challenging than others) that they knows other sailors could make too, regardless of where they are at the moment – how they changed their priorities but managed to sustain a new career that fitted in around life rather than the other way round.
It is also the story of their personal journey, both physically (across the Atlantic and to little-visited corners of the Mediterranean) and metaphorically – how a doctor who treated cancer patients coped with a partner facing the same battle. Neither of them wanted to let that flood things either.
Through their personal story, with plenty of mishaps that led to insights (both about sailing and life in general), and encounters that turned into opportunities, Patrick and Sheila explore the importance of prioritising the right things in life, and the simple benefits of travel. The book is packed with inspiring but practical advice for all those who have salt in the blood.
Critics Review
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A touching memoir – interspersed with useful sailing tips and life lessons, Salt in the Blood is full of unique perspectives. The Dixons tell their story with poignancy. You’ll feel as though you’re standing right beside them.
RNLI magazine -
The authors have bared their souls and carefully chronicled an important time in their lives. It would be a useful read for those about to follow in their footsteps, as there are many lessons to be learned, while the more experienced will enjoy the ride and may learn things that will surprise them.
Flying Fish, the magazine of the Ocean Cruising Club -
A touching memoir…gently paced and full of unique perspectives. This book is perfect for the aspiring sailor – its practical philosophy will inspire and engage anyone who has salt in the blood.
Lifeboat Magazine
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