Review of Bluewater Walkabout

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Review of Bluewater Walkabout

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[Following is a volunteer review of "Bluewater Walkabout" by Tina Dreffin.]
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5 out of 5 stars
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"Bluewater Walkabout" by Tina Dreffin is an amazing and uplifting narrative about how Tina Dreffin evolved from being a young lady and struggling real estate agent to a woman of the seas and mother of two boys, Adam and Warren. The majority of the book is about a trip she took with her family and her friend's two youngsters. The voyage enters the Atlantic Ocean after beginning in South Africa. The majority of Tina Dreffin's life is spent apart from conventional standards, savoring the glories of nature and appreciating it in all of its splendor. She starts a family of sailors with her husband, sailing more while they travel the world and meet new people. The author tells us more about her prior journeys and discusses the numerous adventures she had on this one. She shares with her readers her numerous anxieties and traumas and how she overcame them all.

This book is an incredibly inspiring story about a young woman who had the unflinching confidence to believe in herself and refused to be limited by conventional wisdom. She demonstrates in her story not only the strength to endure difficult circumstances (physical, environmental, and medical), but also the capacity to stay humble and open to others. She ultimately provides a positive perspective that many strive for but few attain by fearlessly sharing highly personal details of her own life.

I liked how Tina effectively combines her personal experiences and difficulties into a tapestry of vivid descriptions and emotive language, making the book an intriguing and emotionally charged read. The author's storytelling approach is both interesting and educational, covering sensitive subjects like sexual harassment and loss as well as the complexities of cultural adaptation and the beauties of South Africa's nature.

I did not like the fact that I frequently lost sight of the current plot due to the author's narrative being cut off by flashbacks. Throughout the entire novel, I found Tina's overly cautious thinking to be tiresome. That is just my personal opinion, and some may find it appealing. This book was flawlessly edited, and there were no typographical errors.

I give this book a maximum rating of 5 out of 5 because the author covered topics that practically all women could identify with. There was agony, but there was also anticipation and exhilaration. I recommend this book to avid travelers. This is an account about travel, but it's also about love, resiliency, working together, and enjoying every moment.

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