About the book
“A sensational, devastating story\" (The Washington Post) that explores race and redemption, privilege and prejudice, love and loss, of how two people changed each other, and of what a sudden death can do to those who survive.
On a hot, still morning on a beautiful beach in Jamaica, Decca Aitkenhead’s life changed forever. Her four-year-old son was paddling peacefully at the water’s edge when a wave pulled him out to sea. Her partner, Tony, swam out and saved their son’s life—then drowned before her eyes. When Decca and Tony first met, a decade earlier, she was a renowned journalist profiling leading politicians; he was a dreadlocked criminal with a history of drug dealing and violence. No one thought their romance would last, but it did—until the tide swept Tony away, plunging Decca into the dark chasm of random tragedy.
Editions of All at Sea
- Hardcover
- ISBN 9780385540650
- Paperback
- ISBN 9781101912331
- EBook
- ISBN 9780385540667
Read an Excerpt
“A sensational, devastating story\" (The Washington Post) that explores race and redemption, privilege and prejudice, love and loss, of how two people changed each other, and of what a sudden death can do to those who survive.
On a hot, still morning on a beautiful beach in Jamaica, Decca Aitkenhead’s life changed forever. Her four-year-old son was paddling peacefully at the water’s edge when a wave pulled him out to sea. Her partner, Tony, swam out and saved their son’s life—then drowned before her eyes. When Decca and Tony first met, a decade earlier, she was a renowned journalist profiling leading politicians; he was a dreadlocked criminal with a history of drug dealing and violence. No one thought their romance would last, but it did—until the tide swept Tony away, plunging Decca into the dark chasm of random tragedy.
Frequently Asked Questions
What is All at Sea about?
“A sensational, devastating story\" (The Washington Post) that explores race and redemption, privilege and prejudice, love and loss, of how two people changed each other, and of what a sudden death can do to those who survive.
On a hot, still morning on a beautiful beach in Jamaica, Decca Aitkenhead’s life changed forever. Her four-year-old son was paddling peacefully at the water’s edge when a wave pulled him out to sea. Her partner, Tony, swam out and saved their son’s life—then drowned before her eyes. When Decca and Tony first met, a decade earlier, she was a renowned journalist profiling leading politicians; he was a dreadlocked criminal with a history of drug dealing and violence. No one thought their romance would last, but it did—until the tide swept Tony away, plunging Decca into the dark chasm of random tragedy.
What core themes, tropes, or subjects are explored in All at Sea?
Biography, Literature and Literary studies > Biography and non-fiction prose > Memoirs
Where can I read a sample of All at Sea?
You can read an official preview of the few pages here https://www.book2look.com/book/9780385540650
Who is/are the Author/s of the book All at Sea?
Decca Aitkenhead
What are the ISBN numbers for the physical and digital editions?
All at Sea is available as hardcover(ISBN 9780385540650) and paperback(ISBN 9781101912331) and ebook(ISBN 9780385540667)
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