Friends of Paul Erling Johnson, the legendary sailor, look back at many of the times of his life. Much of the text is devoted to exciting sailing through the oceans of the world. In other sections, the writers examine the complex personality of a man who cautions "don't be afraid to be terrified."

The reader also is often "on the brink of mirth" with colorful and humorous tales of the man who has seen almost everything at sea.

The book contains photographs from the past and the present.

A good read for those who know Johnson and for those who don't; it is especially interesting for people contemplating life at sea.

This is sure to be a classic for cruising sailboat sailors.