Really enjoyed it. ( )

All In! is Chris Bertish's 93 day voyage across the Atlantic Ocean by Stand Up Paddling. The book is an enjoyable quick read. The book is a combination of the personal story of Chris' record breaking Ocean crossing and a motivational story for readers.

I received this book as part of the LibraryThing Early Reviewers Program. ( )

It starts with two exclamation marks on the front cover and gets worse from there. A self published book which would have benefited greatly from some editing. It is subtitled "An inspiring story about grit, courage, passion and purpose!" I can't argue with the first three but I really didn't see any purpose in his adventures other than adventure for the sake of adventure. The main feat this book describes is his paddle across the Atlantic ocean. I didn't quite buy into it, as he truncated his journey at the first island he came across in the Carribbean. Mainland to mainland would have been much more impressive. The entire book just seemed shallow to me. Perhaps if it had been written better it would have been completely different, I think he made a mistake selp publishing. ( )

Nice book, too intense though. Cover looks nice. Very inspirational.

Review: All In by Chris Bertish---5* 10/08/2023

This was an Early Reviewer's Book. I'm so glad I received the Non-Fiction book I highly recommend it. I loved the adventure and I also got so much self-help information while reading the book. I believe the book could be listed in a Non-fiction Bio/Adventure category and a self-help category. I got so much comfort reading Bertish's comments as he told himself throughout the adventure so many good affirmations and insights. It was like I was there listening to his communication about the trip and how many times he got himself thinking positively.
I have talked positively to help myself get through the twists and turns that happened in life. It might not work every time but it's better than being down and depressed. I believe Bertish also has to push himself a little harder sometimes but he takes it in strides as I do. All his details about the sea, winds, storms, stand up paddling boat experiences, his confidence in himself, and I can't forget the little friends he met along the way that I also enjoyed. ( )