Challenging the Pacific

Named one of Time Magazine International's 30 most importantpeople of 2005, Maud Fontenoy presents us with a terrific, entertainingadventure story on the high seas as she challenges the Pacific Ocean-a featno woman before her ever accomplished. Already the first woman to row aloneacross the North Atlantic, Maud raised the bar to defy the elements, thedaunting solitude, and the circling sharks of the South Pacific on hersecond solo voyage. She overcame all the odds as well as her personaldoubts and fears, demonstrating not only her indomitable courage andstrength but proving once again that women can conquer the most difficultand treacherous obstacles.Fontenoy, Maud is the author of 'Challenging the Pacific ', published 2006 under ISBN 9781559708180 and ISBN 1559708182.