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Debra has written and been involved in writing a number of books, drawing on her experience as a professional adventurer and business woman. Feel free to browse the online book shop below.

ALL BOOKS ARE SIGNED BY THE AUTHOR. IF YOU WOULD LIKE A PERSONALISED MESSAGE WRITTEN IN YOUR COPY PLEASE EMAIL DEBRA AFTER PLACING YOUR ORDER.

THE JOURNEY how to achieve against the odds

ROWING IT ALONE paperback

*New Book* The Journey (ISBN 978-0-9556186-0-4) by Debra Searle MBE

There were three other men's crews that had one rower rescued with the other rower giving it a go solo. None of them made it across the Atlantic alone and yet Debra did. The Journey is Debra’s account of her epic solo row across the Atlantic and, in particular, the strategies she used to achieve what should have been an impossible goal. Ultimately this book is about how to achieve against the odds.

'Rowing it Alone' (ISBN 1-86105-678-8 ) by Debra Veal

Foreword by Sir Chay Blyth. This is the full story of Debra and Andrew's Atlantic adventure. Debra writes honestly of her home background, family struggles with cancer and why she seeks out these challenges. She shares the huge highs and the deepest of lows of all that occurred throughout her 3 1/2 month voyage and what it was finally like to be reunited again with her family. It is a fascinating account of an inner and outer journey. We guarantee this book will make you laugh and cry for all the right reasons!

There are very few copies available of the paperback version of Rowing it Alone as the print run has now sold out. We bought up the last remaining stock but we are down to the last 100.

Debra explains: “Somewhere along the journey something powerful happened – a realisation that I was capable of more. More hardship. More challenges. More joy. More determination. More attitude. More attainment. My hope is that through this book you too will seek more. Most of the strategies I relied on I know can be used in any situation in life. I'm certain of this because I still rely on them daily myself.”

Reader Feedback: "Really enjoyed reading your book... You've really inspired me to focus on working towards a few goals I'd always thought could be nothing but pipe dreams." Helen White

This book is beautifully designed and has full colour photography throughout. If you would like Debra to personalise your book with a message then please email her after placing your order. Buy Book

ROWING IT ALONE hardback

'Rowing it Alone' (ISBN 1-86105-678-8 ) by Debra Veal

Foreword by Sir Chay Blyth. This is the full story of Debra and Andrew's Atlantic adventure. Debra writes honestly of her home background, family struggles with cancer and why she seeks out these challenges. She shares the huge highs and the deepest of lows of all that occurred throughout her 3 1/2 month voyage and what it was finally like to be reunited again with her family. It is a fascinating account of an inner and outer journey. We guarantee this book will make you laugh and cry for all the right reasons!

There are very few copies available of the hardback version of Rowing it Alone as the print run has now sold out. We bought up the last remaining stock but we are down to the last 40.

READER FEEDBACK

I know time has slipped by and the book is old but I just read it. I picked it up while visiting the local library and took it for an easy read...in fact, I don't know why I picked it up, for the warning on front made it clear it was not about rowing. However, took it home, started to read it a t 4:00 pm and read it through till 1:30 am. I cried for the better part of the book, apparently an act I needed to go through. I loved adventure books as a boy particularly Homers: Odyssey. This book was the adventure book I have been looking for a very very long time. May this note simply say that what all the others have already said.........Thanks for sharing your personal struggle and making it a human act.......I will promote your book for the rest of my life. Steve from Ontario, Canada

Kayak Surfing'. (ISBN 978-0954706104) by William Mattos.

Foreword by Debra Searle. As a passionate kayak surfer Debra was honored to be asked to write the foreword to this very cool and stylish book. This book defies all the myths of what this sport is all about and proves just how sexy it can be when the moves (and dress code!) are done properly. It is modern, illustrated guide to the progressive sport of kayak surfing with a twist. Available on Amazon.

KAYAK SURFING by Bill Mattos / Foreword by Debra Searle

Extreme Survival- Disaster Strikes' (ISBN 978-0754815525).

This is the ultimate guide to survival: in the wilderness, in the city, in planes, in cars and in the home. How to stay alive in every dangerous situation. It opens with a chapter from Debra Searle about the psychology of survival. The book contains over 550 colour illustrations showing techniques, tactics and tricks of the trade, and 80 step-by-step training projects for extreme life skills to use in emergencies. Available on Amazon.

EXTREME SURVIVAL opening chapter by Debra Searle

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BOOKS & writing

READER FEEDBACK

After hearing Debra speak at a conference I couldn't wait to read the full story of her Journey. The book is fantastic, not only is it the true story of a real adventure it contains loads of tools and techniques to help you focus on achieving whatever you set your heart on. I also used one of the techniques to help me prepare for an interview - and guess what - I got the job!! The book is also full of great pictures. Helen White - Chester, UK

READER FEEDBACK

What a wonderful book! I couldn't put it down. Very rarely do I read a book that has such an effect on me and this one certainly broke the mould. Debra's descriptive ability, not only in terms of the extraordinary surroundings she found herself in but also her depiction of the emotional roller-coaster she found herself on, will leave you speechless. The tale is one of battling against the odds and sometimes against her own better judgement - and definitely one you will be recommending to all your friends. Davinia Ankerson, Southampton

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‘My Reason For Hope’ (ISBN 978-1850787907) by Andrew Swift

A selection of different people's reasons for hope.

In what often appear to be dark days, this book serves as a timely reminder of the hope we have. A hope that is more than just human hope; a hope that will last and that cannot be defeated.

This book features a section by Debra Searle, along with others from the world of media, politics, sport, church, business and music. Each contributor to this book has their own reason for hope and each is personal and unique. As we read these stories, we begin to share in their hope and something mystical happens: change within ourselves.

These people have discovered hope and are taking seriously the commission to be carriers of hope to a broken world.

MY REASON FOR HOPE by Andrew Swift featuring Debra Searle