Review of Bluewater Walkabout
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Review of Bluewater Walkabout
[Following is a volunteer review of "Bluewater Walkabout" by Tina Dreffin.]
Upon reflection, I realize that the majority of the contacts I've had have involved someone relocating abroad for a career or further studies. This is distinctive in Tina Dreffin's memoir, Bluewater Walkabout. As they all shared the desire for an adventure, meeting Peter was a blessing. They made the decision to travel to Africa on an exploratory expedition with their sons Adam and Warren, as well as Sam and Gary, who were pals. They must say goodbye to their loved ones and friends in order to go on the adventure, but they are prepared to walk the extra mile to realize their ambition. They first go to the Kruger National Park, where they have close encounters with wild creatures. They got their boat ready in South Africa and prepared to cruise the African coastline. As they attempt to strike a balance between curiosity and adventure, they have many encounters along the way. This includes dealing with wild animals both on land and in the water, and as a mother, she is always trying to rein in her rebellious sons. She is diagnosed with stage III breast cancer as the book comes to a close.
Although Tina strives to project an image of a strong-willed lady, there are many painful instances of sexual assault and child loss to be found behind the scenes. The book was fascinating to read. She had a hard time telling vulnerable stories because judgmental people criticized her, but she eventually found the appropriate person who could listen to her, and that was the beginning of her healing process. She balances her mental health by allowing her wounds to heal while she is on her excursions. The adventures' justifications were out of this world, and I could see them every time. It was heartbreaking to learn that she had breast cancer in the end.
Nothing in this book bothered me. The accounts of the adventures were extraordinary. The writer has no qualms with expressing unfiltered, real emotions. The book was quite educational. I learned a lot of new terminology associated with traveling by water. I could not get lost while reading the book because of how well it was organized. I cherished the sage advice at the start of each chapter, which offered some understanding of the events covered.
I am rating this book 5 out of 5 stars. I can’t deduct a star because I feel the read was great and satisfying to get through. I found no grammatical errors while reading, which makes me believe that the work was exceptionally edited.
I recommend this book to those who like fast-paced excursions that expose them to a variety of cultures and situations. This book is a great choice for readers who enjoy history.
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Bluewater Walkabout
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Upon reflection, I realize that the majority of the contacts I've had have involved someone relocating abroad for a career or further studies. This is distinctive in Tina Dreffin's memoir, Bluewater Walkabout. As they all shared the desire for an adventure, meeting Peter was a blessing. They made the decision to travel to Africa on an exploratory expedition with their sons Adam and Warren, as well as Sam and Gary, who were pals. They must say goodbye to their loved ones and friends in order to go on the adventure, but they are prepared to walk the extra mile to realize their ambition. They first go to the Kruger National Park, where they have close encounters with wild creatures. They got their boat ready in South Africa and prepared to cruise the African coastline. As they attempt to strike a balance between curiosity and adventure, they have many encounters along the way. This includes dealing with wild animals both on land and in the water, and as a mother, she is always trying to rein in her rebellious sons. She is diagnosed with stage III breast cancer as the book comes to a close.
Although Tina strives to project an image of a strong-willed lady, there are many painful instances of sexual assault and child loss to be found behind the scenes. The book was fascinating to read. She had a hard time telling vulnerable stories because judgmental people criticized her, but she eventually found the appropriate person who could listen to her, and that was the beginning of her healing process. She balances her mental health by allowing her wounds to heal while she is on her excursions. The adventures' justifications were out of this world, and I could see them every time. It was heartbreaking to learn that she had breast cancer in the end.
Nothing in this book bothered me. The accounts of the adventures were extraordinary. The writer has no qualms with expressing unfiltered, real emotions. The book was quite educational. I learned a lot of new terminology associated with traveling by water. I could not get lost while reading the book because of how well it was organized. I cherished the sage advice at the start of each chapter, which offered some understanding of the events covered.
I am rating this book 5 out of 5 stars. I can’t deduct a star because I feel the read was great and satisfying to get through. I found no grammatical errors while reading, which makes me believe that the work was exceptionally edited.
I recommend this book to those who like fast-paced excursions that expose them to a variety of cultures and situations. This book is a great choice for readers who enjoy history.
******
Bluewater Walkabout
View: on Bookshelves | on Amazon
Latest Review: Timewise by Robert Leet
