Redz

“You’re a crazy bitch and I so so love you!!!. Just finished reading your book cover to cover - badass with a capital B.. LOVED it!... Proud of YOU!”

“A BOOK WORTH READING”

“I just finished your book. I really wanted to write you a kickarse review, but I actually can’t find the words to do justice to this absolute page turner. Epic story, epic journey epic human, thankyou for writing it. READ THIS BOOK!”

“Wow! I loved your book! I couldn’t put it down. And I didn’t fall asleep while reading it!. I followed your blog on your epic adventure and reading your book rounds it up perfectly. Thank you for sharing the real bits and your personal bits too. It takes courage to put yourself out there and you are truely a great inspiration!”

“Finding Solo - This story may well change your mindset.. you have been warned!”

“Hey Nearly Finished the book.. great read..

You’ve nailed it, Congrats. Its the sort of book that you just want to pick up and keep reading”

“Omg, I just finished your book. Thank you for writing it my friend. I was willing you to get to the end, yet not wanting it to end in equal measure. I have to admit. I often steer clear of self - discovery/ journey books, because when you do read them ny cynical side can find them a bit trite. but WOW... How fucking amazing is YOUR book.”

“ok... Happy NY RED.... I have just finished reading your beautiful book.... I have not read a book or anything longer than a paragraph for 3 years! your book of adventure has broken my drought... so i thank you for that xx. I hope I’ve told you how impressed, pleased and happy for you your journey made me. But your book is the crowning achievment.. it’s a genuinely excellent read.. it inspired many superlatives and wonderful adjectives. But I will boil it down to.... It was truly a lovely read. Because it contains the word LOVE... Very proud to be your friend..Xoxox..”

“This book is amazing! I love how its written and almost makes me want to do something similar- but not quite enough!”

“Dear Red, I have just been lent your book by my son... and I can’t put it down - I have just folowed you to the Coromandel but I am blown away already by your attitude and guts. I couldnt wait to tell you how impressed I am...and humbled by your courage. It is so good you have published your inspirational story.”

“Hey... tell Lynn aka Red she did the right thing by writing the book. I have just finshed it and loved the whole book. I couldn’t put it down and loved her honesty and thoughts. Now my wife can have her present to read!”

“Today I jumped off a jetty, i nearly didn’t do it!.. then... I thought if Lynn aka Red can kayak around NZ, I can do this, so I jumped!!.. I was meant to read this book...xx.”

“The journey is complete. I admire your courage to bare your soul on those pages. Congratulations my friend... xx”

“thank you for the bookmark and koru sticker.. I have placed this on page 18 the picture and quote sum up your amazing journey. I have enjoyed the read and been blown away by your determination you have proven that you can take the “T” out of cant.. kind regards Tony L ( your number 1 fan)”

“Hi Lynn, without being seen as pissing in your pocket ( I know you learnt that skill on your odyssey )just wanna say finished your book yesterday and what a fuckoff awesome read it was from cover to cover , I’ll get two more off you when you get back to the rat race
Arohanui KevW”

“Sitting with Solo is as close as it gets to sitting round a fire on the beach listening to your stories..precious beyond words and filling gaps in a story we feel very close to.xxxx”

“I have just finished your book..wow..you have given me a lot to think about and courage to chase my dreams knowing that it will never be easy but achievable. The chapter ‘home stretch’ quote is one that will stay with me..thank you for writing your story! Keep in touch”

“I was thinking and reflecting on the drive back and just feel this book is like a reset or circuit breaker for you. I was thinking of why I felt emotional, and concluded that dispite the obvious reasons to be proud, this book is amazing . Massive love to you buddy Xxx”

“I have just finished your book.... Wow!.. Your book is epic and wonderful It is fully worthy of your journey I’m so glad that it is there for people to read and share your journey and understand something of what paddling around NZ really means I am super glad that our daughter sent you our way, you and your journey have enriched my life and you are family forever . ...Hey Lynn I neglected to say that I am very proud of you - not just the accomplishments but you - the whole Lynn/Red package Mike”

“Read your book in one day .. couldn’t put it down. Love love loved it.”

“Redz book - is a must read and bloody hard to put down. Not only is Red an amazing adventurer but has turned herself into an amazing author too. It really is a great read, very well put together with many thought provoking insights. What a journey, what a read. Well done Red and team.”

“Just finished ‘finding solo’ - what a fantastic read - what an adventure and what a truly amazing woman Lynn is - absolutely amazing! Very honoured to have been able a glimpse into your heart, mind and experience your finding solo , thank you Lynn Paterson xx”