An empowering memoir by Sade Bryan, detailing a Black woman’s incredible journey of resilience, survival, and transformation at sea.
The Journey of a Lifetime
What happens when the adventure of a lifetime turns into a test of strength? In Where Fredam Takes You, Sade Bryan recounts her life-changing experience sailing her dream yacht, Fredam, from America to Jamaica. Abandoned in the Bahamas, betrayed by those she trusted, and left stranded on the open seas, Sade’s story is one of perseverance and empowerment.
This book is more than just a tale of yachting. It’s a story of a woman who faced betrayal, exhaustion, and adversity head-on and refused to let it break her. A raw, unfiltered memoir, Where Fredam Takes You will inspire you to find your strength in the most challenging moments.
Who Is This Book For?
It Is For The Bold and Fearless
Where Fredam Takes You is for those seeking inspiration, adventure, and a reminder that resilience will take them wherever they want to go.
It’s for the Black woman who needs to hear that her strength is transformative, for the dreamer ready to turn ambition into reality, and for anyone facing adversity, betrayal, or exhaustion, determined to rise above.
This book is for lovers of raw, true stories of survival, triumph, and empowerment, showing that no challenge is too great to overcome. If you're ready to embrace your inner strength, Where Fredam Takes You is for you.
About The Author
Sade Bryan’s journey with Fredam, her beloved Sea Ray Sundancer yacht, is one of courage, resilience, and self-discovery.
Leaving behind the familiarity of America, she set sail for Jamaica with a dream—and faced betrayal, abandonment, and the stormy reality of navigating life and sea alongside a narcissistic captain. But through every challenge, Fredam remained her constant, her safe space, and her source of strength.
In Where Fredam Takes You, Sade shares a raw, unfiltered memoir of what it truly means to survive at sea, trust your instincts, and reclaim your power. This is not a romanticized sailing story—it’s a testimony of a Black woman’s strength and determination against all odds.
Her book will inspire anyone who’s ever felt overlooked, mistreated, or doubted. Through grit and grace, Sade found freedom—and Fredam carried her home.
