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ALL IN!: The Atlantic Standup Paddle Crossing - 93 days Alone at Sea
To cross an ocean alone requires real courage. To get to the other side takes huge resilience. To conceive of such a journey in the first place, you need incredible self-belief. Chris Bertish has them all.
– LEWIS PUGH (Endurance swimmer and UN Patron of the Oceans)
I’ve watched in awe for a number of years as Chris selflessly uses his time and skills to bring awareness to various causes dear to him and many others.
– KELLY SLATER (Eleven-time Surfing World Champion)
What would you put on the line for what you believe in? For Chris Bertish, the answer is everything. ALL IN!
In 2017 Chris became the first person ever to stand-up paddleboard across any ocean. Defying all odds, he paddled 7500 kilometers solo, unassisted and unsupported, for 93 days across the Atlantic Ocean, from Morocco, Africa to Antigua in the Caribbean.
During three months at sea he was targeted by a great white shark, towed by a giant sea squid, capsized multiple times and surfed down 10-meter waves as challenging as anything he had faced in any Mavericks Big Wave Surfing Championships.
Too many times he found himself hanging on the edge of his modified SUP for dear life. He also become one with the elements, and ultimately succeeded in doing something everyone said was simply impossible.
This is the story of his incredible journey.
CHRIS BERTISH is a Big Wave Surfing Mavericks Champion, Stand-up Paddleboarding Guinness World Record Holder, speaker, conservationist, ocean pioneer and author of the book Stoked!, published in 2015.
Chris’s philosophy is one of positive change and living your greatest potential — being the best you can be, to make a difference, make an impact on others and the world around us. He shares this message in all his public talks and appearances globally.
A dedicated All In! book forest will be planted at Platbos Forest Reserve in the Western Cape, with the income from book sales.
– LEWIS PUGH (Endurance swimmer and UN Patron of the Oceans)
I’ve watched in awe for a number of years as Chris selflessly uses his time and skills to bring awareness to various causes dear to him and many others.
– KELLY SLATER (Eleven-time Surfing World Champion)
What would you put on the line for what you believe in? For Chris Bertish, the answer is everything. ALL IN!
In 2017 Chris became the first person ever to stand-up paddleboard across any ocean. Defying all odds, he paddled 7500 kilometers solo, unassisted and unsupported, for 93 days across the Atlantic Ocean, from Morocco, Africa to Antigua in the Caribbean.
During three months at sea he was targeted by a great white shark, towed by a giant sea squid, capsized multiple times and surfed down 10-meter waves as challenging as anything he had faced in any Mavericks Big Wave Surfing Championships.
Too many times he found himself hanging on the edge of his modified SUP for dear life. He also become one with the elements, and ultimately succeeded in doing something everyone said was simply impossible.
This is the story of his incredible journey.
CHRIS BERTISH is a Big Wave Surfing Mavericks Champion, Stand-up Paddleboarding Guinness World Record Holder, speaker, conservationist, ocean pioneer and author of the book Stoked!, published in 2015.
Chris’s philosophy is one of positive change and living your greatest potential — being the best you can be, to make a difference, make an impact on others and the world around us. He shares this message in all his public talks and appearances globally.
A dedicated All In! book forest will be planted at Platbos Forest Reserve in the Western Cape, with the income from book sales.
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306 pages, Kindle Edition
Published October 26, 2022
About the author
Chris Bertish
7 books6 followersChris Bertish is a Mavericks Big Wave Surfing Champion, multiple World Record holder and Guinness World Record holder, professional speaker, conservationist, ocean pioneer, multiple award-winning film director, and bestselling author.
Chris has been featured in the New York Times, Washington Post, People magazine, The Guardian, on BBC, CNN, CNBC, NBC, National Geographic, and dozens of podcasts. He was selected for the Genius 100 greatest innovators and thinkers of our time by the Einstein Institute and is a Laureus Award Nominee.
As a global thought leader, he is in the Einstein's Institute Top 100 Global Visionaries, and was selected as one of Africa's Top 5 Motivational Speakers.
Chris has been featured in the New York Times, Washington Post, People magazine, The Guardian, on BBC, CNN, CNBC, NBC, National Geographic, and dozens of podcasts. He was selected for the Genius 100 greatest innovators and thinkers of our time by the Einstein Institute and is a Laureus Award Nominee.
As a global thought leader, he is in the Einstein's Institute Top 100 Global Visionaries, and was selected as one of Africa's Top 5 Motivational Speakers.
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September 28, 2023
Chris Bertish recounts events leading up to and through his crossing the Atlantic on a modified, stand up paddleboard. Exciting and motivational. It was a little distracting to me to see the decimal commas used in the book until I figured them out. My shortcoming. This story is exciting, a bit mysterious (sabotage) and totally worthwhile.
My thanks to LibraryThing for my copy.
My thanks to LibraryThing for my copy.
October 9, 2023
Inspiring story, a little repetitive
First off, the feat Chris Bertish accomplished was incredible and inspiring! I enjoyed reading his adventures and the steps and planning that went into it. I’d give the book 4 stars on that.
My constructive feedback was the book was very repetitive and the author repeated many of the same details numerous times. If some of the details had just been told once as they happen in the timeline (instead of foreshadowing and then being repeated again and again) the pacing would have moved faster and not bogged down the narrative as much. Probably another few passes with an editor would have been good.
Also…some absolutely wild and fascinating parts to the story were never resolved or expounded on. Someone was trying to sabotage his trip, killed his cat, almost stole money, and sabotaged his vehicle and he never came back to it later in the book. I was left wondering…who was behind it? Did they catch the perpetrator? Was it a jealous fellow adventurer? An unhinged psychopath? It was such a crazy detail to never get resolved.
I also would have appreciated more clarity in how exactly his trip was raising funds for charity, when he had such a hard time getting the trip financed. On one hand, he was almost bankrupt by the time he started, but was also somehow raising funds for Operation Smile (which I LOVED as a mom of a cleft kid) and the Lunchbox Fund.
Because of some of those details and the repetitiveness, I’m moving it down to 3 stars.
Still…a solid, worthwhile read!
**I won this in a Goodreads Giveaway. All opinions are my own.**
First off, the feat Chris Bertish accomplished was incredible and inspiring! I enjoyed reading his adventures and the steps and planning that went into it. I’d give the book 4 stars on that.
My constructive feedback was the book was very repetitive and the author repeated many of the same details numerous times. If some of the details had just been told once as they happen in the timeline (instead of foreshadowing and then being repeated again and again) the pacing would have moved faster and not bogged down the narrative as much. Probably another few passes with an editor would have been good.
Also…some absolutely wild and fascinating parts to the story were never resolved or expounded on. Someone was trying to sabotage his trip, killed his cat, almost stole money, and sabotaged his vehicle and he never came back to it later in the book. I was left wondering…who was behind it? Did they catch the perpetrator? Was it a jealous fellow adventurer? An unhinged psychopath? It was such a crazy detail to never get resolved.
I also would have appreciated more clarity in how exactly his trip was raising funds for charity, when he had such a hard time getting the trip financed. On one hand, he was almost bankrupt by the time he started, but was also somehow raising funds for Operation Smile (which I LOVED as a mom of a cleft kid) and the Lunchbox Fund.
Because of some of those details and the repetitiveness, I’m moving it down to 3 stars.
Still…a solid, worthwhile read!
**I won this in a Goodreads Giveaway. All opinions are my own.**
February 2, 2023
Such an amazing soul! It’s always a pleasure to cross paths with Chris, especially out in the ocean! Reading about his epic 93 day journey across the Atlantic was eye-opening! What a feat of ingenuity, courage, perseverance, discipline, passion, and determination! To be one with the ocean, absolutely awe inspiring! I’m ALL IN!!
April 12, 2023
Inspiring from start to finish, Chris Bertish takes you from the first spark of interest in taking on this challenge, to the end riding some serious waves into Antigua. His honesty about what he learns about himself, the ocean, and the ways of the universe all make each chapter one to savour. Will be picking up his previous book Stoked! and not so patiently waiting for his next one to come out.
November 30, 2023
I was pleased to receive a complementary review copy of ALL IN!: The Atlantic Standup Paddle Crossing - 93 days Alone at Sea and asked to do a review. It is honor to be asked to read someone's work. At the end is an explanation of my rating scale so you can match it to yours.
When first approached to read and review, there was some hesitation as the subject matter scared the wits out of me. Who would even attempt this?? The thought of spending 93 days in the middle of the ocean with no one to assist was unfathomable to someone like me who never goes in the water without a life jacket. The impetus in reading it was to understand the mindset of someone who thought this was a good thing to do.
Chris did an amazing job of setting up the story. The understanding of the competitions he was engaged in makes you realize how much bigger this next challenge was: financially, physically, mentally and technically. There could be no room for error and the preparations had to be spot on.
Once alone on the ocean, there was a nice balance of the highs and lows experienced. While this is something I could never do, I was jealous of some of the experiences he had (stars and fish come to mind) but it was his approach to how little he was and how enormous the ocean is while appreciating all that was around him that was humbling. His sense of gratitude and stewardship was heartfelt and honorable.
My greatest takeaway from the book was his attitude. ALL IN! was more than a tag line. It is a way of life and after reading the book, I’ll carry that with me. We all have challenges and while they are far different than Chris’, they can be no less monumental. With an ALL IN! frame of mind, it makes the enormous achievable.
My rating scale explanation:
1 star - could not even finish the book
2 stars - I finished it but it was a waste of time
3 stars - I finished it and enjoyed it, but probably won’t read again
4 stars - I could read this one again!
5 stars - this goes on my “stranded on a desert island list!”
When first approached to read and review, there was some hesitation as the subject matter scared the wits out of me. Who would even attempt this?? The thought of spending 93 days in the middle of the ocean with no one to assist was unfathomable to someone like me who never goes in the water without a life jacket. The impetus in reading it was to understand the mindset of someone who thought this was a good thing to do.
Chris did an amazing job of setting up the story. The understanding of the competitions he was engaged in makes you realize how much bigger this next challenge was: financially, physically, mentally and technically. There could be no room for error and the preparations had to be spot on.
Once alone on the ocean, there was a nice balance of the highs and lows experienced. While this is something I could never do, I was jealous of some of the experiences he had (stars and fish come to mind) but it was his approach to how little he was and how enormous the ocean is while appreciating all that was around him that was humbling. His sense of gratitude and stewardship was heartfelt and honorable.
My greatest takeaway from the book was his attitude. ALL IN! was more than a tag line. It is a way of life and after reading the book, I’ll carry that with me. We all have challenges and while they are far different than Chris’, they can be no less monumental. With an ALL IN! frame of mind, it makes the enormous achievable.
My rating scale explanation:
1 star - could not even finish the book
2 stars - I finished it but it was a waste of time
3 stars - I finished it and enjoyed it, but probably won’t read again
4 stars - I could read this one again!
5 stars - this goes on my “stranded on a desert island list!”
November 21, 2023
To cross the Atlantic by standing and paddling on a board was truly amazing, awesome, and maybe inspiring. I just can't help but ask, why bother? Bragging rights? Book and movie deals? Giving motivational speeches? It's like climbing Mt Everest on one's knees. Someone out there could maybe pull it off, but it begs the question as to what does it prove except having extreme guts, stamina and truly amazing perseverance.
This book definitely needed more editing. The actual trip did not start until 40% into the book. Way too long a buildup. Way too repetitive with many details.
It would have helped if he explained how the Operation Smile charity drive worked. Who gave? Just individuals or corporations? Interestingly how he said he generated $1 million Rand. I guess he was too embarrassed to say that only translated into $53,500 US dollars. Kind of low for such a tremendous achievement.
I was also very annoyed with his providing only latitude and longitude at the top of each chapter. Like how many people have a clue what 19deg16'14.31"N mean? It would have been so much better if he provided the distance traveled and the days out at sea at the top of each chapter.
Some nice photos included but I would have liked to have seen a detailed sketch of the board with dimensions. Including more technical details about how his systems worked.
Chris also noted how short he was on rations, yet he managed to eat one fish. It would have been nice to know if fishing was actually utilized outside that one fish.
Chris alluded to his use of social media to provide his followers with trip updates, but again with minimal details. Maybe some examples of the texts would have been nice.
All in all, Chris achieved a truly amazing achievement. And he did focus a lot on how to persevere in the face of daunting odds. Like chasing those Golden Monkeys. Great material for a motivational speaker. Power to him.
NOTE: I received a complimentary copy in exchange for an honest review.
This book definitely needed more editing. The actual trip did not start until 40% into the book. Way too long a buildup. Way too repetitive with many details.
It would have helped if he explained how the Operation Smile charity drive worked. Who gave? Just individuals or corporations? Interestingly how he said he generated $1 million Rand. I guess he was too embarrassed to say that only translated into $53,500 US dollars. Kind of low for such a tremendous achievement.
I was also very annoyed with his providing only latitude and longitude at the top of each chapter. Like how many people have a clue what 19deg16'14.31"N mean? It would have been so much better if he provided the distance traveled and the days out at sea at the top of each chapter.
Some nice photos included but I would have liked to have seen a detailed sketch of the board with dimensions. Including more technical details about how his systems worked.
Chris also noted how short he was on rations, yet he managed to eat one fish. It would have been nice to know if fishing was actually utilized outside that one fish.
Chris alluded to his use of social media to provide his followers with trip updates, but again with minimal details. Maybe some examples of the texts would have been nice.
All in all, Chris achieved a truly amazing achievement. And he did focus a lot on how to persevere in the face of daunting odds. Like chasing those Golden Monkeys. Great material for a motivational speaker. Power to him.
NOTE: I received a complimentary copy in exchange for an honest review.
October 6, 2023
5 stars, Amazing Man
All In!: The Atlantic Standup Paddle Crossing -93 Days Alone at Sea
by Chris Bertish
Where there's a will, there's a way. This perfectly describes Chris Bertish. He picks almost unachievable goals and conquers them. He's far out of my league, but reading about his adventures along the way is interesting and uplifting.
Chris Bertish is doing this because no one has ever done it before, but also to earn money for charities. You know his heart is in the right place.
"I gave thanks to the powers that be" You can't be in the position that Chris was in, all alone across the vast Atlantic ocean, and not be in awe of the One who created it. "Hanging on for dear life, literally and figuratively" "Manage, minimize, and mitigate."
He shares his struggles with complications that arose before his great voyage but pushes past them and is deeply committed to the end goal. He has many technical issues and equipment failures, but he does what people do best he improvises.
I highly recommend this book, I will read it regularly, especially when I need to be uplifted. There is a section of full-color photographs of Chris' adventures.
I received a complimentary copy of #ALLlNTheAtlanticStandupPaddleCrossing93DaysAloneAtSea and I was not obligated to post a review.
#ChrisBertish #ImpiFish #CarrickWealth #LydianWorld #TheLunchboxFund #OperationSmile #SouthAfrica #BurnhamOnCrouchUK #MoroccoAfrica #IMPossible #StandUpPaddling #SUP #NonFiction #Adventure #GuinnessWorldRecords #CaptainCrabstick #Antigua #TwoOceansAquarium #SignatureOfHopeTrust #Squidies @ChrisBertish
All In!: The Atlantic Standup Paddle Crossing -93 Days Alone at Sea
by Chris Bertish
Where there's a will, there's a way. This perfectly describes Chris Bertish. He picks almost unachievable goals and conquers them. He's far out of my league, but reading about his adventures along the way is interesting and uplifting.
Chris Bertish is doing this because no one has ever done it before, but also to earn money for charities. You know his heart is in the right place.
"I gave thanks to the powers that be" You can't be in the position that Chris was in, all alone across the vast Atlantic ocean, and not be in awe of the One who created it. "Hanging on for dear life, literally and figuratively" "Manage, minimize, and mitigate."
He shares his struggles with complications that arose before his great voyage but pushes past them and is deeply committed to the end goal. He has many technical issues and equipment failures, but he does what people do best he improvises.
I highly recommend this book, I will read it regularly, especially when I need to be uplifted. There is a section of full-color photographs of Chris' adventures.
I received a complimentary copy of #ALLlNTheAtlanticStandupPaddleCrossing93DaysAloneAtSea and I was not obligated to post a review.
#ChrisBertish #ImpiFish #CarrickWealth #LydianWorld #TheLunchboxFund #OperationSmile #SouthAfrica #BurnhamOnCrouchUK #MoroccoAfrica #IMPossible #StandUpPaddling #SUP #NonFiction #Adventure #GuinnessWorldRecords #CaptainCrabstick #Antigua #TwoOceansAquarium #SignatureOfHopeTrust #Squidies @ChrisBertish
March 16, 2026
I’ve just finished All In, and honestly, I’m still sitting with it. It was a fascinating look at what happens when someone decides that "impossible" is just a suggestion. Chris Bertish has this level of tenacity that most people can’t even wrap their heads around—he really pushed himself way beyond anything comfortable or "normal."
I know there were plenty of negative comments while he was doing this—people calling the crossing unnecessarily dangerous or questioning the point of risking everything for a "conquest." But for me, the story carried a much deeper meaning.
It’s not just about a guy on a board; it’s a masterclass in mind over matter. It’s a reminder that we can achieve pretty much anything we put our minds to if we’re willing to break away from the constraints we (and society) put on our lives. It’s incredibly inspirational, but more than that, it’s a challenge to the idea of settling for a quiet life. What is life, really, if it’s void of adventure, a bit of risk, and actually living your dream?
He’s definitely no ordinary man, and this was no ordinary journey. If you need a nudge to stop playing it safe, read this.
I know there were plenty of negative comments while he was doing this—people calling the crossing unnecessarily dangerous or questioning the point of risking everything for a "conquest." But for me, the story carried a much deeper meaning.
It’s not just about a guy on a board; it’s a masterclass in mind over matter. It’s a reminder that we can achieve pretty much anything we put our minds to if we’re willing to break away from the constraints we (and society) put on our lives. It’s incredibly inspirational, but more than that, it’s a challenge to the idea of settling for a quiet life. What is life, really, if it’s void of adventure, a bit of risk, and actually living your dream?
He’s definitely no ordinary man, and this was no ordinary journey. If you need a nudge to stop playing it safe, read this.
October 15, 2023
When I read the descriptions of books like this one, I think "oh, it would be great to read about an adventure I'll never have". Then, I get the book and am usually not as intrigued by it as I thought I would be.
This book does get there for me, but only after at least 100 pages. (Meaning that if I hadn't won it in a giveaway that asks for an honest review--it's not required but not providing one does decrease chances of future wins--I'd have probably stopped reading.)
I admire Bertish's resolve, his "get it done" attitude, his methods of breaking tasks down into smaller more manageable portions, and his accomplishment of crossing the Atlantic Ocean.
I agree with another reviewer that some aspects are left open-ended: who was trying to sabotage him/the trip and why? some of the financial aspects (fund raising for the trip vs. fund raising for charity; how did he repay the money he borrowed from himself?)
Disclaimer: I won this book from LibraryThing's Early Reviewers which requests but does not require an honest review in return.
This book does get there for me, but only after at least 100 pages. (Meaning that if I hadn't won it in a giveaway that asks for an honest review--it's not required but not providing one does decrease chances of future wins--I'd have probably stopped reading.)
I admire Bertish's resolve, his "get it done" attitude, his methods of breaking tasks down into smaller more manageable portions, and his accomplishment of crossing the Atlantic Ocean.
I agree with another reviewer that some aspects are left open-ended: who was trying to sabotage him/the trip and why? some of the financial aspects (fund raising for the trip vs. fund raising for charity; how did he repay the money he borrowed from himself?)
Disclaimer: I won this book from LibraryThing's Early Reviewers which requests but does not require an honest review in return.
October 26, 2023
Amazing what one determined man can do. Chris Bertish's SUP across the Atlantic Ocean sounds like a great adventure plagued with snippets of what can go wrong. His ImpiFish sounds cool.
He should have tested his equipment first, as a backpacker, I never take new equipment on a trip, be it hiking boots, a sleeping bag, or a lighter. He could have packaged better, tastier food for his trip, there are all sorts of flavored oatmeals, mac n cheese, ramen (quite cheap), couscous, and rice.
If I were on a trip like this, I would have all of my fragile stuff, especially my food in dry bags. Maybe he should have consulted with a backpacker before undertaking a trip like this. Backpackers have to carry everything, they are experts in smaller sizes.
As a backpacker, I have never once carried any freeze-dried food with me. Even on longer trips.
Thank you for a complimentary copy from LibraryThing and Chris Bertish, I didn't have to leave a review. #ChrisBertish #ALLin
He should have tested his equipment first, as a backpacker, I never take new equipment on a trip, be it hiking boots, a sleeping bag, or a lighter. He could have packaged better, tastier food for his trip, there are all sorts of flavored oatmeals, mac n cheese, ramen (quite cheap), couscous, and rice.
If I were on a trip like this, I would have all of my fragile stuff, especially my food in dry bags. Maybe he should have consulted with a backpacker before undertaking a trip like this. Backpackers have to carry everything, they are experts in smaller sizes.
As a backpacker, I have never once carried any freeze-dried food with me. Even on longer trips.
Thank you for a complimentary copy from LibraryThing and Chris Bertish, I didn't have to leave a review. #ChrisBertish #ALLin
January 17, 2026
Doing something impossible to most people is and will always be an inspiring story, and reading a book like this makes is possible for the rest of us to experience that adventure as well. Eventhough I don't agree with all the decisions Chris made, I will always admire the way he achieves the goals he sets for himself.
November 3, 2025
I listened to the audiobook of this for book club. It was an enormous feat that Chris did in his accomplishment of crossing the Atlantic. as a fellow SUPer myself the process and encounters needed for this crossing as just awe inspiring to see. a great read. highly recommend.
January 8, 2026
Such a powerful inspiring story.
I gave thanks to the powers that be" You can't be in the position that Chris was in, all alone across the vast Atlantic ocean, and not be in awe of the One who created it. "Hanging on for dear life, literally and figuratively" "Manage, minimize, and mitigate."
I gave thanks to the powers that be" You can't be in the position that Chris was in, all alone across the vast Atlantic ocean, and not be in awe of the One who created it. "Hanging on for dear life, literally and figuratively" "Manage, minimize, and mitigate."
November 18, 2024
All In! Is the story of one man who figured out how to cross the Atlantic on standup paddleboard and all the various things that he needed to do to make that dream a reality.
December 15, 2023
⭐️ 2.5
*Chris Bertish is a genius that borders on insanity-an insanity that makes history, that puts his mind to a dream and transcends imagination.
Written in first person POV by Bertish himself, this story follows him through the planning and adventure of crossing the Atlantic via standup paddleboarding (SUP). The idea in itself is wild, to say the least, but Bertish is one of those people that pushes through the unexpected and would die for his passions, imaginations and dreams. This was no different.
It was abundantly clear that although Bertish is an amazing athlete and human who's determination and stamina goes above what is believed possible to the human form, his writing skills could use some work. I wanted to FEEL like I was there experiencing this epic adventure, and sadly the details fell flat. It was very direct, in your face, writing that left TOO much to the imagination! There were also, what seemed to be, pivotal pieces of information that were never explained later in the book. It was odd.
I can be rather visual when trying to put places together in my head and Bertish is frequently explaining places and travel done with his SUP. What would have helped me so much was maps that showed the starting point, journey and end point. It just would have been more concrete for me personally. If that is something you struggle with, just an FYI!
Quick Version:
Is it a quick read with an insane story-yes!
Do I think the meh writing takes away from this amazing feat?-no!
Would I read again or recommend to a friend-probably not...
*I received this book in exchange for an honest review
*Chris Bertish is a genius that borders on insanity-an insanity that makes history, that puts his mind to a dream and transcends imagination.
Written in first person POV by Bertish himself, this story follows him through the planning and adventure of crossing the Atlantic via standup paddleboarding (SUP). The idea in itself is wild, to say the least, but Bertish is one of those people that pushes through the unexpected and would die for his passions, imaginations and dreams. This was no different.
It was abundantly clear that although Bertish is an amazing athlete and human who's determination and stamina goes above what is believed possible to the human form, his writing skills could use some work. I wanted to FEEL like I was there experiencing this epic adventure, and sadly the details fell flat. It was very direct, in your face, writing that left TOO much to the imagination! There were also, what seemed to be, pivotal pieces of information that were never explained later in the book. It was odd.
I can be rather visual when trying to put places together in my head and Bertish is frequently explaining places and travel done with his SUP. What would have helped me so much was maps that showed the starting point, journey and end point. It just would have been more concrete for me personally. If that is something you struggle with, just an FYI!
Quick Version:
Is it a quick read with an insane story-yes!
Do I think the meh writing takes away from this amazing feat?-no!
Would I read again or recommend to a friend-probably not...
*I received this book in exchange for an honest review
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