Review of Bluewater Walkabout

Charles Babbage · Post by **Charles Babbage** » 18 Feb 2023, 06:32

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

4 out of 5 stars

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Apart from the dream of wanting to be superheroes like Superman, Batman, and Super Girl, children have always had other dreams that were different. Some had dreams to travel, explore, and visit as many countries as possible, and Tina was no different when she was a kid.

Bluewater Walkabout is a book written by Tina Dreffin. This book is a memoir that talks about a series of interesting events that happened in the life of the author. Tina and her husband, Peter, shared the same dream of traveling and sailing to the South Pacific to see the world together. They didn't embark on this journey alone, as their two teenage boys, Adam and Warren, were with them.

When you read this book, you get to feel the plot and flow of the story, which is one of the wonderful things I liked about the book. The series of events that took place in the story just made the book fascinating, and you wouldn't want to miss one page of it. Apart from the fact that the storyline was really nice, I got to learn about things that I didn't know before, like what a walkabout is. It refers to the aboriginal custom in Australia where a man breaks off from the daily grind and walks in solitude across desert and bush country on a spiritual quest. The distance covered on a walkabout may exceed 1,000 miles (1,609.34 km) and is done without the aid of a compass or radio. It is also said that the walker uses this to find his way under the guidance of a spiritual power.

Ever since Tina was a little girl, she always dreamed of going on adventures, wanting to know more about the world. This must have been because, while she was a kid, her family was always on the move, so that must have ignited a fire in her. One of the places she really found her desire to travel while growing up was when her family settled in the small town of Corbin, Kentucky. Tina and her two sisters would always go out onto distant country roads searching for an adventure. This is something that I relate to because I was like that when I was younger.

What I disliked about this book was the switch-up between the series of events while reading the book. They were a bit confusing sometimes, but besides that, I really enjoyed the book. I am rating this book four out of five stars because of my dislike of the book. I did not find any grammatical or spelling errors, which means the book was exceptionally well-edited. Furthermore, I recommend this book to readers who love adventurous stories.

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Temi Book · Post by **Temi Book** » 04 Mar 2023, 06:01

The author, Tina, and her family went on vacation to cruise around Africa. They met with some dangers and the author also expressed some things that caused pain in her life.

John Aburzzi · Post by **John Aburzzi** » 05 Mar 2023, 01:05

A healing journey with alot of other themes which would excite every reader. The plot is interesting and I enjoyed your review just like I enjoyed the book.

Reader_noc · Post by **Reader_noc** » 05 Mar 2023, 12:36

This is an amazing and very interesting book. Tina is a strong woman who is able to conquer the pains of her past and forge ahead. I enjoyed reading your review.

Post by **Famzi Ken** » 06 Mar 2023, 08:06

I loved the adventure in BlueWater Walkabout. Tina and her husband chose an unusual way of life. I envy their kids for the things they experienced at so young age. Great review.

Comr Steve miracle · Post by **Comr Steve miracle** » 07 Mar 2023, 03:41

This book is excellent and fascinating. Tina is a courageous woman who can go past her past struggles and overcome them. Reading your review was enjoyable.

Prisca olu · Post by **Prisca olu** » 07 Mar 2023, 10:11

Any book on adventure and travel has always been an interesting concept for me. And I will love to read about the journey of Tina and her husband Peter. A good review

Post by **Hyfr Zack** » 08 Mar 2023, 09:27

I enjoyed every exciting adventure in this book. I loved the motivational quotes inserted in the book by Tina Dreffin. I enjoyed reading them. Nice review.

Ben Madeley · Post by **Ben Madeley** » 08 Mar 2023, 09:51

I also read this book recently and quite enjoyed it although I didn't love it. I didn't mind the non-linear approach. Nice review.

Joyce Nwaogazie · Post by **Joyce Nwaogazie** » 09 Mar 2023, 02:45

Bluewater Walkabout by Tina Dreffin is a memoir about her life. It was courageous of her to share her worst times without minding what people would say. Her story is one of fearlessness.

Ajibola Gabriel · Post by **Ajibola Gabriel** » 09 Mar 2023, 11:26

Tina did have an adventurous life and carried her entire family along. I like how she choose the right partner. This book, among many things, shows the importance of marrying right.

Cynthia Christabel Okolobi · 09 Mar 2023, 13:22

Bluewater walkabout is a travel memoir by Tina Dreffin which documents the voyages of Tina and her entire family. I have read this book and I thoroughly enjoyed Tina's vivid descriptions on every adventure.

Uche Active · Post by **Uche Active** » 12 Mar 2023, 03:32

I will love to watch a movie about this story. This will feature so many interesting adventures and I am looking forward to reading this book. Thanks for an amazing review.

Ekaete Bruno · Post by **Ekaete Bruno** » 14 Mar 2023, 16:28

I really enjoyed reading this book. I thought the author was really courageous to talk about her story in that manner and to let us share the experience.

John_Clad1 · Post by **John_Clad1** » 14 Mar 2023, 16:32

I never knew what a Walkabout meant before, not even the slightest of ideas, but reading this book, I got to learn many things about adventure and all.