Lionheart: A Journey of the Human Spirit

by Jesse Martin and Ed Gannon

Book Overview

The best-selling book that inspired Jessica Watson. This is the story of Jesse Martin who, at the age of 18, became the youngest person to sail solo and unassisted around the world. A young man who... This description may be from another edition of this product.

• Format: Paperback
• Language: English
• ISBN: 186508347X
• ISBN13: 9781865083476
• Release Date: May 2002
• Publisher: Allen & Unwin
• Length: 253 Pages
• Weight: 0.90 lbs.
• Dimensions: 0.7" x 6.1" x 9.1"

Customer Reviews

inspiration for everyone!!

I read Lionheart around 3-4 years ago and it instantly reminded me of all the years I went sailing with my family when I was a small girl. It made me appreciate the art of sailing to the fullest. Jesse is an inspiration to everyone that reads his adventures and he gives a great motivation to follow your dreams until they become true!

A Big Surprise

This is a fabulous book and I was very surprised at how much I enjoyed it. I highly recommend it to anyone but especially to any young people as it shows just where enthusiasm, optimism and determination can get you and that you dont have to (shouldn't) follow the crowd to succeed in life. He is a wonderful storyteller and very modest about his achievement. Everyone I know who has read it has found it unputdownable.

Dreams can come true

I just finished reading Lionheart a book that has reminded me that dreams can come true. As a sailor, I dream about taking my boat to distant places but can't find the courage to do it, I think Jesse has opened a new window for me. This book is much more than a sailing story is about fullfilling your dreams.

Inspirational

I loved this book,and fell in love with sailing all over again. I've been sailing since I was a little girl, yet his out look on sailing affected mine all over again. This book quickly became my favorite, replacing my old favorite books. I keep it by my bed and for inspiration I only have to open it up.

Inspiring Educational Story

Jesse's account of sailing solo around the world is an outstanding resource for teachers. Jesse's journey is inspiring to young people and a very easy read. Students between 13 and 20 love it but the book is also outstanding reading for anyone with a sense of adventure. An outstanding read.