**THE SUNDAY TIMES TOP TEN BESTSELLER** **WINNER OF THE NERO AWARDS GOLD PRIZE BOOK OF THE
YEAR** **A BARACK OBAMA BOOK OF THE YEAR** An extraordinary true story of shipwreck
survival and love 'An enthralling engrossing story of survival' Bill Bryson 'An absolute
jewel of a book' India Knight 'A gripping tale of adventure' Elizabeth Day 'An extraordinary
survival story' Sunday Times Bored 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 in...very touching indeed' James Rebanks 'With the
adrenaline kick of Jaws . . . A remarkable portrait of a marriage kept afloat against the odds'
Financial Times 'This dramatic profound human story is so beautifully told. I really could
not put it down' Nina Stibbe A 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 lost' 'A mind-blowing story of resilience and love in the face of
adversity' 'The very best kind of true story and beautifully written' 'I couldn't put this
book down' 'I was absolutely hooked from the outset'
