First published 1996
Newly married, Thor Heyerdahl and his wife set sail for the South Pacific, seeking a natural, unspoiled paradise. This first step on a lifetime of daring expeditions and groundbreaking discoveries would eventually make Heyerdahl a celebrated explorer and author. But this warm, spirited memoir captures the youthful passion and idealism that fueled his legendary career.
Genres: travel, adventure, autobiography, biography-memoir
Vibes: emotional, intimate, thought-provoking
Tropes: coming-of-age, fish-out-of-water
Setting: Norway
308 pages · Hardcover · Random House