Surviving Paradise: the Perils and Pleasures of the Caribbean - Hardcover
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Surviving Paradise: the Perils and Pleasures of the Caribbean - Hardcover
$43.18
by Bryan M. Byrd (Author)
Surviving Paradise: the Perils and Pleasures of the Caribbean
A true adventure-part memoir, part novel-that takes you to the edge of the map and deep into the human experience, revealing how well you think determines how well-and if-you live.
When Bryan Byrd set sail for the Virgin Islands aboard a friend's 34-foot sailboat, he expected sun, sand, and serenity. What he got was a Devil's Triangle of mayhem, mystery, and reckoning.
In this fast-moving and insightful auto-fiction debut, Surviving Paradise charts a course through rogue waves, dubious crewmates, and a cascade of human and equipment breakdowns-with a captain full of bluster and a siren whose love is as turbulent as the sea. Byrd's sharp wit and fearless introspection turn each port into a mirror, every misadventure into a lesson, and every night sky into questions daring to be answered.
But this isn't just a sailing story.
It's a deeper journey for readers who crave more from their books:
- A travel extravaganza infused with humor and unexpected romance
- A philosophical exploration of risk, reinvention, and resilience
- A "you are there" immersion into the Caribbean's raw beauty
- A beach read that lingers long after the tide goes out
It's risky and risqué, poetic and profound-equal parts escape and enlightenment.
Whether you're a sailor, a seeker, or simply tired of stories that play it safe, this is a book that pushes boundaries and rewards the leap. It's rooted in truth, but liberated by fiction.
Perfect for fans of travel adventures, memoir/fiction, and smart storytelling that leaves a mark.
Number of Pages: 330
Dimensions: 0.88 x 9 x 6 IN
Publication Date: May 16, 2024
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