Review of Bluewater Walkabout

[Jacob Sunday Mamman]

[Following is a volunteer review of "Bluewater Walkabout" by Tina Dreffin.]

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4 out of 5 stars

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In her nonfiction book Bluewater Walkabout, Tina Dreffin tells the story of a sailing trip she made with her family. The story opens with Tina and her family embarking on a safari excursion in Africa, where they come across various perils such as rogue waves, big sharks, exotic creatures, etc. The story of Tina's life, how she met Peter, and how they both came to choose a life at sea, is told in this book. Additionally, it discusses Tina's puzzling medical problems and how she manages them.

The author guides you through some of these stories while incorporating her own experience with sexual assault, child loss, and healing. This book has a lot going for it; it's a tale of romance, heartbreak, adventure, humor, and motherhood. The majority of the book is focused on a voyage that Tina and her husband took across some of the most hazardous waterways near Africa together with their two teenage boys and two friends. As the author urgently fought to safeguard the boys, this trip almost caused their family to fall apart. A scary place for four kids who believe they can defeat anything is Africa! Not to mention the fact that living at sea without access to medical care would keep any mother up at night.

I appreciated this memoir because Tina Dreffin, the author, offered advice on how to build healthy relationships and avoid seriously toxic ones. Tina gave advice on how to confront bullies based on a situation in which she was sexually molested. On the other hand, she offered general suggestions on how to position oneself to meet the perfect life partner based on her happy marriage.

I like how the author skillfully caught each event and gave me the impression that I was present when it all took place. This book contains a solid vocabulary, is well written, and is easy to read.

The book was poorly edited, and that is the only problem I have with it. The book contains a few errors.

I give this book a rating of 4 out of 5 stars. Although it is a fantastic travel narrative, I believe the editing could have been done better. I suggest this book to anyone who enjoys history and adventure. Those who have experienced the trauma of sexual abuse, depression, a fatal illness, or the loss of a loved one may also consider it. It will be comforting and warm for them.

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Bluewater Walkabout
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