Collect Of Foreign Build: From Corporate Girl To Sea-Gypsy Woman Depicted By Jackie Sarah Parry Shown As Softcover

reluctance I turned the last page of Jackie Parrys “Of Foreign Build”, I now feel compelled to write a review why Because this journey has dispelled my misconceptions of the word memoire, My previous imaginings a book crammed full of factual writing and devoid of character and emotions,

From the first page my preconceived concerns of drifting thoughts and broken concentration disappeared and I found myself caught up in the tragedy and triumphs of Jackies adventures.
Jackie transported me to palm fringed islands, wild unforgiving seas and a world full of magic and music, She introduced me to the real character of the people she met, and her descriptions painted pictures of the colourful landscapes she visited, Her unique style provided me with laughter and tears and her ability to be critical of her own personal shortcomings and emotional struggles kept me wanting to turn another page.


Not only did “Of Foreign Build” provide entertainment it also gave me a window through which I could view this special and sometimes lonely way of life.
Touched by tragedy and reevaluating her life a little bit of Jackie is in all of us,

Even for die hard lovers of fiction this story has much to offer, It is escapism at its best, A sympathetic look at Jackies own personal relationships and emotions under the most trying of circumstances and a celebration of her journey to find herself.
I would highly recommend “Of Foreign Build” and look forward to reading more from this talented and interesting author,
First of all, I liked to thank Jackie Parry for sending me her book and sharing her story with me,years of adventure. I know that the pages were to short to tell everything, . . this book is a memento for the writer and a mirror of what she was and what she became,
Jacke is a very strong women who should be very proud of what she was capable of, Her adventure and memories are funny to read,
It was good to read about sailing and about other cultures and to see their great photos of their trip as well,
This journey sure was a life changing experience,
Follow your dreams and never give up this is what Jackie and Noel thaught me through their book and adventures, If you like circumnavigation tales this one will please you, Beautiful descriptions of places, people and emotions fill the sails of this book, It is a true account of growth and adventure, I liked this book. Unusual And Exciting Circumnavigation

Another fascinating book from Jackie, Their circumnavigation was unlike most, which made it even more exciting to read, I look forward to following their adventures, Reading Sailing Adventure Books is always a pleasure for me,
But some of those books soon become addictive,
A Foreign Build is one of those,
The end arrived aboutpages to soon,
Thoroughly enjoyed Jacky's sailing around the world inyrs,
Many Thanks for sharing your adventures, can only dream of following in your wake,
Kim. Resolute! Unconventional! A great way to see the world without getting your feet wet! The idiom "every cloud has a silver lining" is the marvelous life lesson I took after reading Jackie Parry's adventures on the high seas.
What began as a heart rendering loss, concluded gloriously as a validating, yet unconventional approach to living life on one's own termsand finding joy in every moment, even the little things.
Let me emphasize, this is not merely a book for those that are nauticalminded, but instead it is a vibrant memoir with a perspective that is as far and wide as the horizon.


From the safety of my favorite chair I was swept up in Jackie's tale, And what wonderful and sometimes seedy destinations we visited, Through the author's eyes we blew bubbles in the face of a sea lion, was swept in the wake of a whale, and grinned when escorted by pods of dolphins.
This is stuff I dream of! There were turbulent times too: the uncooperative weather, heaving decks and stomachs, unsanitary stopovers with suspect food, corrupt officials and meager rations.
But then the silver lining with jovial fellow sailors, a warm shower and cool beer, the kindness of strangers, the enchantment of remote places, the quaint charm of ethnic peoples and the joy of family.


But to me the most meaningful was witnessing on the page Jackie's personal growth, from that of nautical newbie to becoming a toprated mariner in what is very much a man's world.
With every chapter, as her confidence in her sea legs grew so did her craft as a writer, and I so enjoyed reading her vivid descriptions of exotic places such as Borneo, Egypt and the Galapagos.
So thank you Jackie for allowing me to join you and Noel on the deck of the Mariah, it was wonderful to be able to immerse myself on your floating world.
I would like to encourage others to read your story, they like you may become inspired to strike out on their own unique paths,

written by sitelinkMark FinesitelinkThe Zebra Affaire Jackie Parry had me on a roller coaster of emotions from the very beginning.
When she described her partners death I cried and then, as she ran away from England and all her painful memories and started a new life in Australia, I cheered her on.

I was so glad when she found a new love in Noel, an older man whose love of adventure rivaled her own, Together they bought a sailing boat and set off for what would eventually be a round the world trip, Jackie at first was scared of being incompetent and struggled with her new life but by the end of their journey she had become a very competent sailor and found her true self.

I shuddered with fear at some of their hairraising adventures and went mistyeyed with longing when she described some of the exotic locations where they dropped anchor.

I am passing this book on to my husband who loves sailing, His dream is to do exactly what Jackie and Noel did, I think I would be too scared, so hope he does not finish it and then drag me off to buy a new boat! I admire the courage of this remarkable couple enormously.

Apart from their epic journey, which the author describes in exciting detail, what warms the reader most is the growing bond between Jackie and her husband and the way two twin souls can share a life which many would call foolhardy but which they know is really pure freedom.

Tragedy affects people very differently, Some might go off the rails, others might join a convent, Jackie Parry decided to up sticks and travel to the other side of the world, change her life and circumnavigate the globe, despite never having sailed before.
I'm a fiction fan normally, but there is enough adventure in this book to keep even the most hardened adrenaline junky turning pages, Travelogues should transport you as a reader and this book certainly does that, The good times in exotic ports contrast starkly with the dangers of being on a small boat on a very big sea with all the gut churning that can bring.
But behind all that is Jackie's search for herself which brings a very human touch to this memoir Just a bit long and with a

few English and/or Australian references that escaped my American understanding.
Still, an interesting read. It is always interesting to read how a person deals with the hardship of an unexpected death of a spouse or child, This is not why I chose to read this book, but I wanted to mention this point in my review and state that the method the author chose may be the best method.
Whether one calls it running or moving on, I think is indifferent, so long as the results are something similar to what the author has obtained.
She has made a life for herself and it appears to be a happy and rewarding one free of misery and depression,
Why I read the book is because every chance I get to read a story about a circumnavigation, I try not to pass it up.
While the rounding of the globe happened prior to, I still think there are many lessons learned I might use ten years later, Obviously with the creation of the Arab spring and ISIS, traveling through the Red Sea in order to gain access to the Mediterranean might be a thing of the past, at least for the near future, but accounts of other places visited in the world are very useful.
I especially enjoyed reading the section pertaining to the navigation of the canals through France, from north to south, to enter the English channel, Another interesting section was the traversing of the great loop through North America,
If you pick this book, I hope you enjoy it as much as I did,
Russ, After the heartbreaking loss of her partner, Martin, Jackie flees the UK to Australia where she meets Noel, After spending time together they fall in love and decide to buy the Mariah II and set sail around the world,
Jackie must learn along the way all terms nautical and sailing, she does a fine job of it at that,
Inthey set sail and the adventure begins, I was in a state of awe throughout the entire book,
The exotic ports they were able to anchorage at conjured up wonderful visual in my head,
There were several hair raising moments on thisyear adventure but that just made the book all the more exciting,
I thoroughly enjoyed the flow of the writing and was pleased how the timeline was laid out, no jumping all over the place,
Of Foreign Build is a thoroughly enjoyable read and a hearty arm chair adventure,
I look forward to reading more of this authors books,
This is a review from Readers' Favorite
Of Foreign Build: From Corporate Girl to SeaGypsy Woman is a travelogue written by Jackie Parry.
The author's predictable and safe life changed forever when her fiance, Martin, died after a grueling fight with illness, She decided to leave her native England and emigrate to Australia, where she met Noel, He was older, divorced and had children, but they had something special and went with it, Noel had some experience sailing, and the two decided to find a sailboat and travel, After seeing a number of boats that didn't catch their fancy, they found Mariah II, afoot sloop, They lived aboard and took short trips for the first few years, and then started off on a world voyage,

Jackie Parry's travel memoir, Of Foreign Build: From Corporate Girl to SeaGypsy Woman, is likely to start corporate girls and boys thinking seriously about their own chances at freedom.
Her book details the marvels and exotic locales they visit, while at the same time the reader shares in the many hardships that can accompany such a lifestyle.
There's life aboard a ship that has no refrigeration and features hastytasty meals from tins, and heaving seas that leave Jackie and Noel seasick for days on end.
Jackie also details her coming of age, as it were, as she learns to be herself, free of the constraints and expectations of the corporate world, and as she gains confidence in her own abilities.
She shares with us a view of life aboard ship with all its rigors, discipline and marvels, and her descriptions of their adventures at sea are fabulous.
I found myself following the Mariah II's voyage on Google maps and learned a lot of the geography I had avoided in school along the way.
Of Foreign Build: From Corporate Girl to SeaGypsy Woman is a remarkable memoir and travelogue, and it's highly recommended, It takes a certain type of courage to leave behind the familiar, travel to the other side of the world and embark on a totally new lifestyle.
Following a tragic bereavement this is exactly what Jackie Parry did, The result An adventure on the high seas that tested her physical and emotional strength to the limit!
This extremely wellwritten book takes the reader on Jackies personal journey where she grows both as a person and a sailor.
The fabulous descriptions transport you to the wonderful and not so wonderful parts of the world on her day to day travels, Peppered with humour and tragedy this book will make you laugh out loud one minute and cry the next, I would recommend this book to readers of both fiction and nonfiction, In fact if Jackie Parry decided to write fiction Ive no doubt that her books would be bestsellers!
Of Foreign Build is a memoir that entertained me from the beginning until the end.
The author talks about sailing experiences and shoreside adventures with her husband as well as her personal transition and feelings, Sailing knowledge is sprinkled throughout the narrative as she gains confidence about her new lifestyle, My favorite parts were her wildlife encounters while she sailed around the world,

I applaud Jackies learning curve, increased happiness, and sense of belonging as the story progresses, It was satisfying to read she stood her ground in several situations, sticking to her principles and selfworth, Learning about the love and support she receives from her family was heartwarming and I totally respect her determination to get things done and reach the next frontier, as well as the fact that the couple sailed without a fridge for so long.
Yet, I shivered each time she endured terrible bouts of seasickness or encountered nasty weather,

The main reason why I enjoyed this book so much is personal, Jackies circumnavigation brought back memories, especially about the San Blas Island in Panama and the Galápagos Islands in Ecuador, and made me feel connected to her, like a kindred spirit, because her personality traits, passions, priorities, and thought processes are very similar to mine.
I loved this book! It is so well written each page draws you in more and more, The writing style is full of energy,

From devastation to new love and adventures, you will feel like you are right there with Jackie, I spent many years sailing around the world so I truly enjoyed the travel stories however, you do not need to be a seasoned traveler to enjoy this book! Very relatable characters.


Highly recommended read, I've read a number of nonfiction books and memoirs about sailing, most very good reads, "Of Foreign Build " was an exceptional story in many ways, First, the writing was fabulous the author has a gift for making the reader feel present for the events, and it was never boring, I thought there was a perfect mix of detail about the boat, daytoday sailing, difficulties encountered some very unusual, adventures on sea and on land, scary or challenging encounters, and relationships with family back home, but occasionally present for parts of the trip, and friendships developed along the way.
Lots of cultural information made for a very interesting and educational read,

The thing that stood out most about this particular "sailing around the world" story was the route taken, This couple was not just sailing around the world in order to accomplish the feat, Although, of course, they had to plan and take into consideration the season and the local weather, they sailed to some very unlikely places, I was shocked that they were willing to venture into waters and countries with aggressive policies toward people their own and visitors, and even into waters where pirates were a risk.
Beyond that, they sailed routes I've never read about in other accounts of longdistance sailing, I was very glad I didn't know where they would head next, and enjoyed the surprises, So, no spoilers from me,

What a pleasure to read a great book, so wellwritten and so perfectly edited,
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