Book Discussion: A MARRIAGE AT SEA by Sophie Elmhirst

For our second book discussion, let's pick up some nonfiction! We will meet at Wandering Leaf Brewing in St. Paul again, this time to discuss A Marriage at Sea by Sophie Elmhirst.

Here's a summary:
"In 1972, a young married couple, Maurice and Maralyn Bailey, decided to give up their lives in England and sail to New Zealand on their boat, the Auralyn. But after nine months, the Auralyn was destroyed by a breaching whale, leaving the Baileys stranded for 118 days in the Pacific aboard a makeshift raft.

The story of their survival is miraculous enough — Elmhirst masterfully recreates the daily fears, tediums and triumphs of a life in which every moment could be your last. But what really elevates this beautifully constructed narrative is the sensitive characterization of two very different people — a misanthrope and an optimist. It’s a story that, while remarkable, will leave everyone asking essential questions about loneliness, about character and about partnership."

See you then!