A Star to Sail Her by

<p>In 2003 casting their fortunes—and their lives—to the wind the Ellison family embarked on what they thought would be a one-year voyage on their forty-seven-foot sloop <em>Promise</em>. Five years and more than 25000 nautical miles later the family of four returned to the United States and dry land.</p><p>In this memoir author <strong>Alex Ellison</strong> chronicles his family’s adventures on the seas. Culled from a detailed daily journal that Ellison began keeping at the onset of the voyage when he was just eight years old <em>A Star to Sail Her By</em> reveals his transition from enthusiastic child to capable sailor and reflective young adult. He learned two important lessons as they traveled from port to port: not everything always works the way it should and change is really the only thing you can count on.</p><p>“A Top 5 Book Pick” —<em>Yachting</em> Magazine</p><p>“A Star to Sail Her By is sure to entertain and inspire people who dream of adventure.”<br />—Jennifer Castle editor <em>PBSkids</em></p><p>“Ellison’s earnest genuine style is reminiscent of Robin Graham’s in Dove. In crafting a twenty-first century bildungsroman at sea with a tender family spin he’ll leave you positively envious.”<br />—Richard King PhD professor of literature of the sea Williams College</p><p>“A terrific tale of an unbelievable upbringing.”<br />—Clint Grantberry KLIF Dallas TX</p><p>“In and of itself this memoir of a 25000–nautical mile voyage is informative entertaining and eye-opening. That a high school student wrote it is astounding.” <br />—Meredith Laitos editor <em>SAIL</em></p>