“ . . . I couldn’t put this book down . . . What is the redeeming quality of this narrative of self-inflicted calamity? What propelled me to finish it? It was Kennedy’s honest assessment of himself. . . . There are lessons herein, and they aren’t about seamanship. This book, rather, is about the costs and consequences of blind drive, unbridled ambition, and perceived invincibility.”
–– Matthew P. Murphy, Wooden Boat Magazine
Sea Change is a riveting sailing story, deeply thoughtful and startlingly honest in the telling [ . . . ] Whether you read this book for pure escapism or to satisfy a nautical interest, as a sailor or a landlubber, Sea Change will richly reward the attention of any reader of true adventure.
––The Miramichi Reader
"For sailors out there, Maxwell Taylor Kennedy’s newest book, Sea Change: A Man, A Boat, A Journey Home, provides a gripping adventure even a landlubber would appreciate. With the swagger of a sea story, a monumental task pursued, hardships faced with subtle glints of humor thrown in for measure, the book tackles the reality boats bring to their owners— boats are a living, breathing, man-made creation, wrapped in beauty, yet flawed and sometimes even cruel in manner."
––RJ Heller, Bangor Daily News
"Every paragraph rings true . . . as the story unfolds, it becomes a story of a man coming to grips with who he is."
––Steve White, Owner, Brooklin Boat Yard Inc.
"I wonder how men can set on a voyage into black water filled with demons. The truth is we set sail with our own demons. This is a daring story of perseverance, desperation, self-enlightenment and humility. A man, a boat, a dream of the sea. This is the story of a mariner and love."
––Captain Keith Colburn, F/V Wizard, as seen on Deadliest Catch
"A fascinating, harrowing, and ultimately uplifting tale of one man's struggle with his demons and the elements, Sea Change will have you on the edge of your seat until the very end.
––Nathaniel Philbrick, National Book Award Winner, In the Heart of the Sea
"I detest swimming, boats of all stripes, every variety of fish, and anything that's maritime in general, including nautical fashion . . . And yet, after reading Max Kennedy's brilliant and compelling journey, I'm now ready to grow a beard, stock up on provisions, and set sail into the sunset. Coming about!"
––Larry David, Writer/Comedian, Curb Your Enthusiasm
