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I loved this book. It took me places I will never see, but I felt I was there.
As a sailor who already wants to take a leave and head off, this book just adds to the desire. Interesting people, experiences and recipes. Better than most of the cruising books I have read (and I have read may of them). Need to get my wife to read it so I can get her as enthused as I am about going.
I give most books away after reading. Things like "What about hurricanes."Some people complain that this book is too much of a cook book. Things always get in the way.
Inspirational, great recipes, etc. It indirectly answered lots of questions while raising more. I'm keeping this one.
sighThis book details some of the hardships and pleasures of living aboard a sailboat in the Caribbean. Actually, that's not entirely accurate. A friend wanted to borrow it so I decided to perma-loan the dog eared copy and buy a new one for my shelf.I've had a dream of heading off to spend a few years on my boat.
The big questions got answered though. Maybe, but the meals are so lovingly described that when the recipes appear at the end of the chapter I would read them and savor the sensations of cooking and dining that had been invoked.That and I've been using more plantains, sweet potatoes, and (of course) mangoes in my cooking.
The annecdotes were alternatingly funny, exciting and dreamy. Let me start with the negative though; there are parts where the sailing jargon gets heavy and you might have a hard time following exactly what happened for a brief passage. I thoroughly enjoyed this book. The prose is good, even great at points. The general idea comes across, but the word picture sometimes assumes a little more knowledge of sailing that some might possess. That said, the book was wonderful and a great laugh. The cooking is outstanding, and I love how she includes recipes of some of the key dishes and ingredients that she describes and discusses. It's a good read, and comes very highly recomended.
I received the book quickly and in perfect condition. It it such a wonderful read and it truly gave me a dream. I have previously read the book and lent it out and didnt get it back. I HAD to have it again. Someday I hope to do what this couple did and sail the Caribbean. READ IT.
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