The Voyage of the Norman D. as told by the cabin-boy

The podcast discussed The Voyage of the Norman D. in the context of author Barbara Newhall Follett's unusual life and eventual disappearance. This novel, published when she was just 14, was noted for being based on her real-life experiences serving as a cabin boy aboard a lumber ship. While the book achieved success, the hosts mentioned that Follett was unable to celebrate due to her father’s departure from the family.