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The first woman to race solo around the world tells her story

American sailor Cole Brauer, the first woman to complete a solo round-the-world race, released her memoir 'First Light' this fall. She writes about storms, self-doubt, and the strange joy of being the only human for a thousand miles in every direction.

The upbeat factorThe upbeat factor: Her ocean, her words, her record.
✓ Verified · NPR Illinois · 2026-09-17 · USA
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