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Synopsis

In October 2009 Ellen MacArthur, one of the greatest sportswomen in the world, announced her retirement from competitive sailing. Many were in disbelief. How could the woman who had fought so hard to set so many records give up racing? But Ellen had found an even tougher challenge than sailing solo round the globe.

Now Ellen is ready to write about her incredible last ten years, including the trip which changed her life.

She speaks honestly about the trials of fame after coming second in the Vendee Globe in 2001; about her frustrations in missing the record for the West-East transatlantic crossing by just 75 minutes in 2004; the dramatic capsize and dismasting she experienced prior to her record attempt, and then the ultimate triumph of her spectacular, record-breaking, non-stop solo circumnavigation of the globe in 2004-5, sharing every painful and exciting moment of her 71 days alone at sea.

And of course she tells of the fateful trip to South Georgia in 2005 which caused her to decide to leave competitive sailing behind for ever and focus all her ambition and energy towards a new and much bigger race . . .

Ellen's searingly honest story is a story of triumph over incredible adversity and will inspire others to follow in this remarkable woman's wake.

Ellen MacArthur - Video interview

Click here, to watch an interview about Full Circle.

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Customer Review: 22 November 2010

Reviewer: sean

'Having just read your book i found it to be one of the most inspirational books i have ever read.having always had a love and fascination for the sea.my admiration for your efforts and accomplishments is beyond words.living in a small town in cheshire called stalybridge i dont get to dive as much as i would like.(but hey ho s*?t happens)good luck with all that you endeaver to do in the future.and i will be supporting EMT. PS..You did fantastic but i think your gran achieved as much in her own way getting her degree.(haha). seanx'

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