Review of Bluewater Walkabout
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Review of Bluewater Walkabout
[Following is a volunteer review of "Bluewater Walkabout" by Tina Dreffin.]
It is a boook, which tells the incredible story of Tina Dreffin’s Bluewater Walkabout: Into Africa. This book has been mainly focused on Tina’s journey to South Africa with her husband Peter, two sons Adam and Warren as well as two friends but it also talks about her personal life including the history of her past abuses and recovery from them.
I rate this book 4 out of 5 star rating because one of the most unique aspects of this memoir is how Tina weaves in her personal struggles while she tells stories about her sea voyage. Her honest descriptions range from details about being abused sexually to child loss and health problems that are very touching and encouraging. The fact that Tina was able to go through all that trauma and still find happiness shows how resilient she is as an individual who has endured much pain.
For example, in her evocative account, Tina Dreffin leads readers by hand through stunning South African landscapes and treacherous oceans. In addition, through vivid storytelling, one can practically see everything happening around them making the family travel more real than ever before. Furthermore, other animals such as dolphins make interesting interactions with humans during their stay in Africa.
Additionally, the book demonstrates how close-knit the Dreffin family is. The love they have for each other is evident throughout their experiences thus adding emotional depth to the tale. This memoir is not just about going physically to Africa; it tells more about an emotional journey into self-discovery, healing process and freeing oneself from painful memories.
However, what really makes Bluewater Walkabout stand out among many books written on similar subjects is its ability to inspire others. It reminds people that irrespective of what they have been through in their lives they can achieve anything once they overcome difficulties and choose happiness instead of sorrowing over whatever happened to them in their past life such as Tina’s story proves this point further. Even though it sometimes feels like some of its passages could do with a tighter editing to maintain the pacing, this book is captivating and heartfelt. However, except for that, it is an outstanding memoir. Editing of this book is very good, i didn't find any error of typos in it.
I deducted one star from Bluewater Walkabout is that at times there are interruptions in the narration flow. For instance between Tina’s old life and their African adventures by family can be somewhat disjointed thus making it hard to follow. Besides this, some passages dig too deep into individual experiences which although moving sidetrack from the main travel story. Nevertheless, it remains an interesting read.
In end, if you enjoy travel memoirs or stories of personal triumph then Bluewater Walkabout is definitely worth reading. Tina Dreffin’s tale of adventure, family and resilience deserves a four-star rating because of its encouraging content delivered through lively narratives and touching emotions inside her book.
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Bluewater Walkabout
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It is a boook, which tells the incredible story of Tina Dreffin’s Bluewater Walkabout: Into Africa. This book has been mainly focused on Tina’s journey to South Africa with her husband Peter, two sons Adam and Warren as well as two friends but it also talks about her personal life including the history of her past abuses and recovery from them.
I rate this book 4 out of 5 star rating because one of the most unique aspects of this memoir is how Tina weaves in her personal struggles while she tells stories about her sea voyage. Her honest descriptions range from details about being abused sexually to child loss and health problems that are very touching and encouraging. The fact that Tina was able to go through all that trauma and still find happiness shows how resilient she is as an individual who has endured much pain.
For example, in her evocative account, Tina Dreffin leads readers by hand through stunning South African landscapes and treacherous oceans. In addition, through vivid storytelling, one can practically see everything happening around them making the family travel more real than ever before. Furthermore, other animals such as dolphins make interesting interactions with humans during their stay in Africa.
Additionally, the book demonstrates how close-knit the Dreffin family is. The love they have for each other is evident throughout their experiences thus adding emotional depth to the tale. This memoir is not just about going physically to Africa; it tells more about an emotional journey into self-discovery, healing process and freeing oneself from painful memories.
However, what really makes Bluewater Walkabout stand out among many books written on similar subjects is its ability to inspire others. It reminds people that irrespective of what they have been through in their lives they can achieve anything once they overcome difficulties and choose happiness instead of sorrowing over whatever happened to them in their past life such as Tina’s story proves this point further. Even though it sometimes feels like some of its passages could do with a tighter editing to maintain the pacing, this book is captivating and heartfelt. However, except for that, it is an outstanding memoir. Editing of this book is very good, i didn't find any error of typos in it.
I deducted one star from Bluewater Walkabout is that at times there are interruptions in the narration flow. For instance between Tina’s old life and their African adventures by family can be somewhat disjointed thus making it hard to follow. Besides this, some passages dig too deep into individual experiences which although moving sidetrack from the main travel story. Nevertheless, it remains an interesting read.
In end, if you enjoy travel memoirs or stories of personal triumph then Bluewater Walkabout is definitely worth reading. Tina Dreffin’s tale of adventure, family and resilience deserves a four-star rating because of its encouraging content delivered through lively narratives and touching emotions inside her book.
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Bluewater Walkabout
View: on Bookshelves | on Amazon
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