What inspired Bernard Moitessier to choose a life of solo sailing and exploration?
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The Long Way

The Long Way
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What inspired Bernard Moitessier to choose a life of solo sailing and exploration?
Did anyone else feel a sense of quiet melancholy in Moitessier's reflections on freedom and sacrifice?
How much of the book's detailed maritime knowledge is based on Moitessier's real experiences versus storytelling choices?