The Unsinkable Spirit

by Shirley King and Boris King

One family. One dream. Too many obstacles. A gripping account of one family's courage to live their dream! A true story A 17-year-old immigrates to North America from the communist block. His only... This description may be from another edition of this product.

• Format: Paperback
• Language: English
• ISBN: 1929925069
• ISBN13: 9781929925063
• Release Date: June 2000
• Publisher: FirstPublish
• Length: 289 Pages
• Weight: 0.95 lbs.
• Dimensions: 0.7" x 5.8" x 8.8"

Customer Reviews

A Timely Message for Today!

Boris and Shirley have written their tale of life, love and adventure in the book series The Unsinkable Spirit. The first episode; In Search of Love, Adventure & Riches, is an inspiring story of how ordinary people can achieve extraordinary things and change the course of their destiny by just getting out there and being open to new experiences. If we just open our minds and eyes to new opportunities, we are capable of accomplishing things we never thought possible. I am blessed and honored to call Boris & Shirley my friends and thank them for inspiring me to move forward in pursuit of MY dreams!" The Unsinkable Spirit

Everybody's Dream

The Unsinkable Spirit is truly the book about the dream we've all had at one time or another in our lives. It's amazing that Boris and Shirley sold everything at 24 years old and bought a boat. Even more amazing is that Boris, a native of Croatia, bought books and taught himself to use a sextant - and had only one day of sailing lessons before embarking on this awesome journey!The Unsinkable Spirit takes readers along on a journalistic journey as the Kings learned to navigate around the world. Boris and Shirley are excellent narrators and readers will be held spellbound as they read about encounters with cannibals, sharks and a face-to-face battle with a large eel!Through it all, the love Boris and Shirley have for their families  - and their dreams - comes shining through.I've never read a book like this. I honestly couldn't put it down! I can't wait for the next episode! Don't just take may word for it. Read the first chapter for yourself at wwww.theunsinkablespirit.com. Only then will you begin to understand how this couple fought valiantly to make their dream a reality. You'll want to stand up and cheer at their triumphs and cry at their tragedies. Through it all, the spirit of living one's dream will challenge even the most insecure reader.Shirley says it this way: "It doesn't take an extraordinary person to do extraordinary things."This book is a keeper. You'll want extra copies for your friends!

Could not put it down.

WOW. This book was a real great read. If anyone out there has ever dreamed of sailing the south pacific, this is the book to read. A real treat.