Escape from Hermit Island: Two Women Struggle to Save Their Sunken Sailboat in Remote Papua New Guinea

by Joy Smith and Leslie Brown

The true story of two women stranded on remote Hermit Island atoll after their sailboat strikes a reef and sinks. At the mercy of the indigenous people, they are forced to live with the locals while... This description may be from another edition of this product.

• Format: Paperback
• Language: English
• ISBN: 189239927X
• ISBN13: 9781892399274
• Release Date: February 2008
• Publisher: Seaworthy Publications Inc.
• Length: 269 Pages
• Weight: 0.90 lbs.
• Dimensions: 0.6" x 6.6" x 9.0"

Customer Reviews

Riveting Adventure and More

Out of five stars, "Escape from Hermit Island" deserves a six! Not only is it a gripping and well told adventure tale, it is also an interesting commentary on dealing with cultural conflict in an isolated part of the world known to few of us. As a cruising sailor, I read many books that chronicle the experiences of those that go farther than I and travel to the exotic places. This is a book that I couldn't put down. The tenacity, perseverance and skills of these two women were extraordinary and their story riveting. A true story that reads like a novel and not just for sailors, their eventual triumph is uplifting for anyone who values success achieved against incredible odds.

Thought-provoking and fascinating adventure

This book fell into my hands as a gift not too long ago and I was totally engrossed after the first few pages. We don't often have the perspective of two women traveling alone, in a desolated part of the world, stuck and having to pull upon resources few of us have had to test. I was touched by their determination and zeal for continuing a lifestyle some might not understand. This is a story of grace under hostile fire and my admiration for the writers is large and appreciative. Bravo! I hope there is a serial!!

Great read!!

This a a great story about courage, independence and adventure! Although Leslie is my sister, I still came away from reading it thinking that these are two amazing women. We at home only knew small amounts of what was going on via email reports. Their experiences make for a compelling read...enjoy!!

A great book about a grand adventure

I read "Escape" and completely enjoyed it. I've read dozens of sailing books and rank this one up there with the best, it's nonstop adventure from the first page to the last. The story is really more than a just an amazing survival story of two woman and a sunken sailboat--it's about following your dreams and continuing to pursue them even in the face of seemingly insurmountable obstacles. Because the story is so incredible, some people are claiming the story is either very exaggerated or totally fabricated. I know Joy and went to her seminar on the book at the Oakland boat show and I am confident the book is a completely true and accurate account of what happened. Enjoy it!

absolutely amazing story

This is an absolutely amazing story. A must read for anyone who loves adventure, has sailed to remote places or dreamed of sailing to remote places.