The captivating book, Left at Hiva Oa, written by Malia Bohlin鈥檚 (Jour鈥93), takes place on the open ocean as America evolves from the conservative 1950s to the free-loving 1960s. Two proud Merchant Marine Academy graduates leave their promising careers to follow a dream of sailing the world on the 40鈥 schooner, the Gracias.