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It took me places I will never see, but I felt I was there. I loved this book.
Need to get my wife to read it so I can get her as enthused as I am about going. Better than most of the cruising books I have read (and I have read may of them). 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.
Actually, that's not entirely accurate. The big questions got answered though. I'm keeping this one.
sighThis book details some of the hardships and pleasures of living aboard a sailboat in the Caribbean. Things like "What about hurricanes."Some people complain that this book is too much of a cook book. It indirectly answered lots of questions while raising more.
I give most books away after reading. Things always get in the way. 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.
Inspirational, great recipes, etc. 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 cooking is outstanding, and I love how she includes recipes of some of the key dishes and ingredients that she describes and discusses. The annecdotes were alternatingly funny, exciting and dreamy. The prose is good, even great at points. I thoroughly enjoyed this book. It's a good read, and comes very highly recomended. The general idea comes across, but the word picture sometimes assumes a little more knowledge of sailing that some might possess. 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. That said, the book was wonderful and a great laugh.
It it such a wonderful read and it truly gave me a dream. I received the book quickly and in perfect condition. READ IT. Someday I hope to do what this couple did and sail the Caribbean. I have previously read the book and lent it out and didnt get it back. I HAD to have it again.
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