Testimonials

“…Utterly compelling…heart-wrenching.

I think you’ve blessed a lot of people by sharing this story, (and it’s) worthy of a wide audience.” M.D.Kambic, Author of Everest Rising

“‘Writing is an affair of yearning for great voyages and hauling on frayed ropes.’ Israel Shenker
This quote opens Part One and if any sentence sums up this book, it does. An utterly perfect reveal…one woman’s spiritual journey, the oceans and inhabitants providing metaphors and guidance for Bernadette’s changes and development from child to woman.” Flaxroots Productions

“Love, love, love this book! An intrepid traveller sets off on a journey of finding love and finding herself. Sailing through a landscape of idyllic isles to treacherous seas, this inspirational tale takes you on a courageous odyssey through the rhythm of the ocean and the beating of the heart.” Ruthita

“A beautiful exploration and reflection about the author's literal and metaphorical sailing journeys as a young woman. A must-read for people who love autobiographies, sailing adventures, and spiritual journeys.” Merren

“I LOVED this book, LOVED the writing style & finished it in only 3 days. I could not put it down… I have read lots of books in my 53 years & I would put this book in the stack of my favourite top 10, ever.” Dr Heidi Douglass

“I simply could not put this book down.” Ross

“An eloquently written book that takes you on a real journey.” Damian

“Savouring every word - even turning the page is a pleasure!” Belinda

“Life changing.” Susan

“I was captivated, deeply moved and found myself laughing out loud on occasions! I couldn’t wait to get back to it when I had to put it down.” Sarah

“This book has got me! What an epic journey! I'm in love ❤️

It's a Courageous, beautiful, heart-felt, honest and empowering book that sparks inspiration and adventure! 

I want to drink it up and yet at the same time savour every single page.” Ruth

“By the Light Of the Moon” was just fabulous. I was crying, I was laughing, I was scared, I just could not put this adventure/memoir down. I highly recommend it.” Kathy

“I started reading this beautiful book and with 3 1/2 stints/watches, I completed it. Bernadette’s words have had a profound effect on me. Not only is the book lovely to hold with its silken pages and superb structure and a page turning adventure, but significantly the author’s poetical reflections and revelations lead us to contemplate our place in the universe and the awareness that our life is the storms and the calms and our courageous self comes holding the tiller steady through the rough. Thank you. Your book is a work of art.” Linda

“I have devoured this book, I literally couldn’t put it down and turned the last page, with some sadness I must admit, late last night…Wow. Bernadette’s writing is so so beautiful and the way she weaves her past and present together, just beautiful.” Emma Galloway, Author

“I couldn’t put it down and was sad when I turned the final page, I am left wanting more! It’s such a beautifully written and powerful story.” Diane

“I am so thrilled with each page I turn. It reminds me of the book Women who run with Wolves. “ Isa

“I could not put this book down. The detail and delicateness in which Bernadette describes an incredibly adventurous and heart-wrenching tale through the high seas is amazing. It's a coming of age story mixed with love, adventure and everything you could ever want in a book, written by an incredibly thoughtful and humble narrator. Even as a young woman, Bernadette has wisdom, a sense of bravery beyond her years and a soul like no other. I am so glad this book is getting out into the world.”

- Shelby Stanger, adventure journalist, writer and host of Wild Ideas Worth Living podcast. 

“A raw and honest personal story, an adventure on the high seas, and a profound spiritual journey. I look forward to more from this author.”

— JULIET MARILLIER, BEST-SELLING/AWARD WINNING AUTHOR OF THE SEVENWATERS TRILOGY

“From the first sighting of the cover to the final page of Bernadette Galvin’s high seas tale of her four-year ocean voyage in a small yacht took me less than 24 hours.

I was hooked; reeled in by the gorgeous monotone cover and the promise of a cracking maritime yarn. And the book did not disappoint... Among the many high sea’s narratives penned by men are a few by women… I now add Bernadette Gavin’s book to the list of epic tales which have enriched me as a reader and as a woman.”

— PETA STAVELLI - NZ Booklovers