Saltwater in her Hair
by Dee Pigneguy
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Saltwater In Her Hair captures the personal stories of women who have accepted the challenge of achieving success at sea.
No stranger to the sea herself, Dee Pigneguy writes with compassion and authority, as she herself has had to confront many of the challenges these women have faced when choosing to be part of the maritime industry.
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Saltwater In Her Hair reveals the trials, tribulations and triumphs of women achieving a way of life for themselves in an industry which has long been regarded as a male preserve. However, the book is not just about frilly things hanging in the engine room, or being better than men, rather, it's about recognising the challenges men would not normally face while either establishing a career and gaining maritime qualifications. It is an insight into dealing with sexual harassment, attempted rape and repelling unwanted advances and in some cases boarders. It's about developing relationships, maintaining marriages and caring for children while continuing to work in their chosen sea-going careers. Saltwater In Her Hair is a well illustrated, fascinating and informative book presented in a landscape - pictorial style which will have universal appeal to readers from all walks of life, especially those who "go down to the sea in ships". It is a book that makes a valuable contribution to this country's maritime history and one which will make a fine addition to any mariner's library while still feeling at home on the coffee table or a corporate waiting room. While
the book is about women achieving and includes many
recognised role models, it will
appeal to a wider readership, not gender specific. It is
a book we believe, which will
be brought by both men and women for women from all walks of life and the discerning
male who has an interest in the sea or
leadership challenges.
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