«“Pacific Lady tugged at me from the opening story. Even though I know nothing about sailing and solo ocean crossings, I was mesmerized by Sharon Sites Adams's determination, curiosity of the world, and intrepid spirit. When she embarked on her trip across the Pacific Ocean alone, I simply could not put down the book until I knew that she had made it safely home. Karen Coates has done a graceful job of translating this singular story into spare, elegant prose. I will never forget it.”—Shauna James Ahern, author of Gluten-Free Girl: How I Found the Food That Loves Me Back and How You Can Too»

"Adams' inspirational tale is a groundbreaking journey worth taking."—Margaret Flanagan, Booklist

"Following the death of her husband, this intrepid sailor 'discovered' the sport and had her first lesson, bought a boat, and within eight months set out to achieve her first world record. A truly inspiring story for anyone dreaming of taking on a challenge!"—The Feast

"Using the logbooks, diaries and tape-recordings from her solo voyages, Adams has retained the authenticity of a woman's place in the 1960s. This record of Adams' extraordinary and understated adventures adds to the history of women's single-handed sailing."—Madie Armstrong, Sports in History

«“A thrilling adventure story and an engaging read, Pacific Lady is a book of detail and depth. Sharon Sites Adams’s remarkable achievements inspire us to find our own oceans and sail on through the highs and lows of our own lives.”—Amy Racina, author of Angels in the Wilderness»

«“Eight-thousand miles of open ocean, with the same navigational tools used by Columbus, and no way to communicate. This is one gutsy lady. Widowed at thirty-four, she escaped into the world of sailing for the first time, bought her own boat, and sailed into history. As the press put it, ‘A woman who dared and won.’ This is the stuff movies are made from.”—Martel Scroggin, author of Wasco, The Moonlighters, and The Sheepshooters»