When life forces you to make choices, one thing is certain—you never really know what kind of hell people are going through. And you might be shocked to learn what one woman will endure to survive.

In the dramatic final book of the three-part Living Life Sideways series, the harsh effects of years of narcissistic abuse begin to take their toll as Michelle Segrest is broken down psychologically and emotionally—piece by piece—by her manipulative partner. She is forced to battle her inner demons as she struggles to rediscover her personal strength and resolve. Trapped inside the lonely darkness of depression and unsettling isolation, she must dig deep into her soul to find a way to save herself and her two devoted beagles, Cap’n Jack and Scout, and escape the clutches of the skipper’s escalating rage.

Captain of My Soul paints a vivid picture of the adventure of a lifetime, coupled with the fight of a lifetime—one sailor’s odyssey to regain her sense of self when she realizes that her peace of mind is worth more than she could have ever imagined. In terrifying and vivid detail, Michelle learns the hard way that the middle of the ocean is not the only place where split-second decisions can have deadly consequences.

Experience this powerful account of a woman’s attempt to overcome enormous obstacles. Segrest charts an epic journey that combines an individual’s survival story with a fascinating sailing journal. And by sharing her deepest anxieties and raw experience of life on deck, you’ll witness how her increasing nightmare turns into a soul-searching quest for meaning. Captain of My Soul is the climactic conclusion of the three-part Living Life Sideways travel memoir series. If you like intensely personal narratives, ocean-going challenges, and brutally honest self-assessments, then you’ll love Michelle Segrest’s emotional storm.

Buy Captain of My Soul to navigate treacherous waters today!