Taking on the World, 9780141006970
Paperback
Young sailor conquers world, inspires all. Believe you can.

Taking on the World

$47.84

  • Paperback

    448 pages

  • Release Date

    21 December 2003

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Summary

Over 220,000 copies sold in hardback - this will be huge in paperback.

When Ellen finished the Vendee Globe, yachting’s toughest race aged just 24 the nation took her to it’s heart. The depth of the affection for Ellen is extraordinary - she makes people feel like they can do anything!

This is her story, written in true Ellen style, in her own words, without the help of a ghost writer.

Passionate, dramatic and deeply affecting, her story will move and inspire all who read it.

Book Details

ISBN-13:9780141006970
ISBN-10:0141006978
Author:Ellen MacArthur
Publisher:Penguin Books Ltd
Imprint:Penguin Books Ltd
Format:Paperback
Number of Pages:448
Edition:1st
Release Date:21 December 2003
Weight:310g
Dimensions:198mm x 130mm x 27mm
About The Author

Ellen MacArthur

Ellen was described in the Observer as ‘The first true heroine of the 21st Century’. She’s been named Sailor of the Year twice, was crowned World Champion, was named Sunday Times Person of the year 2001 and was runner up in the BBC Sports Personality of the Year. Ellen is from Whatstandwell in Derbyshire and lives in Cowes.

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