First You Have to Row a Little Boat: Reflections on Life & Living

by Richard Bode

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Now with a brand new foreword from New York Times bestselling author Jeffrey Zaslow. FIRST YOU HAVE TO ROW A LITTLE BOAT first hit shelves in the mid 1990s and has been inspiring readers ever since. Written by a grown man looking back on his childhood, it reflects on what learning to sail taught him about life: making choices, adapting to change, and becoming his own person. The book is filled with the spiritual wisdom and thought-provoking discoveries that marked such books as Walden, The show more Prophet, and Zen and the Art of Motorcycle Maintenance. For nearly twenty years, it has enchanted and endeared sailors and non-sailors alike, but foremost, anyone who seeks large truths in small things. This refurbished edition will find a place in the hearts of a whole new generation of readers. show less

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TheYodamom 1,742 reviews

This is my go to book when I am feeling overwhelmed with life's struggles. Love the visual writing, a;ways next to my bed.

Jan 29, 2016

poolays 165 reviews

a book about life. especially if you have a little bit of boating in your life, this book has some simple truths for understanding. I gave away 10 copies one year to the people I love.

Apr 26, 2008

howzzit 52 reviews

The author provides analogies from his early life's experiences sailing ... something akin to "All I Really Need to Know I Learned in Kindergarten."

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Very enjoyable little book on living.

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Diana recomended it.

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