A Voyage to the Sea

What a great read Emotion, excitement and a great insight into your life. I normally need a holiday to be able to read a book but not for this one! Another great achievement in the life of Denis Gorman.... Can't wait for a sequel!

I found the book a compulsive, gripping, and emotional read. I congratulate you Denis for having the inspiration and taking the time to write down your thoughts covering so many years. The recall of detail of your early life and right through the book is amazing. The section on the Falklands; especially the return journey into Portsmouth was very much a stark reminder of that time in 1982. I have to say the tears were rolling down my face particularly when recalling the situation on pages 102-4 of your book. The same is true in other parts of this book too… A job well done Denis. When are you starting book 2??

I served in the South Atlantic war on board the hospital ship, Hydra. I was fascinated to read this account of how one of our capital ships got through it. The sailing stories are just riveting. A great story that I couldn't put down.

I'm a housewife and mother of two grown-up sons and I've worked in a bank for the last 40 years. I have never been on a boat in my life and I've never done anything adventurous. When asked to read this by my husband, I was greatly surprised at how engrossing it was. A real eye-opener and a very entertaining read.

This book is right up there with the best of them. I couldn't put it down, I was either brimming with emotions, on the edge of my chair, or laughing hysterically. I really enjoyed this book and would recommend it to anyone, not just sailors. My wife read it and she loved it too.