Memoir

The Naked Sailor

Norman Coutts | Memoir

 The Naked Sailor by Norman Coutts is an evocative memoir recounting the author’s journey through Southeast Asia aboard a yacht, inviting readers to navigate the turbulent waters of life, fear, friendship, and self-discovery. The story revolves around Coutts’ unexpected sailing trip, prompted by an invitation from his childhood friend Rob. Despite his initial trepidation about sailing, ignorance of the sea, and the looming threat of pirates, Coutts' journey becomes a personal metamorphosis shaped by his surroundings' natural beauty and challenges. The characters in The Naked Sailor are just lovable and steeped in depth. Norman is at the story's core—a middle-aged man confronting his fea...

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