Review of Bluewater Walkabout

[MsChet Cherry]

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

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5 out of 5 stars

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Tina Dreffin's love for adventure originated in her childhood years, when her family constantly moved from one state to another. She lived in South Carolina, Kentucky, Mississippi, Alabama, Florida, and North Carolina, and attended six different middle and high schools. On a daily basis, she and her two sisters would go in search of their adventure fix. They were "happiest when lost on distant country roads in search of somewhere and going nowhere." At some point in her life, her fear of her outlandish behavior became apparent. She thought her addiction to adventure was highly abnormal until she met Peter, her husband, who was a wanderer. Peter embraced her wild side, and life was never boring after that.

In her non-fiction book, Bluewater Walkabout: Into Africa, Tina Dreffin created a masterpiece of her family's adventurous journey around Africa and across the Atlantic Ocean. She described every step of the journey with vigor and introduced every experience with great enthusiasm. I felt like I was part of the crew as her alluring depictions sparked a wave of euphoria within me.

The journey served as a healing process for Tina, whose dreadful previous experiences were supplanted by the magical events that took place during the adventure. The painful ordeal she's been through has caused her so much grief and fear. She was so absorbed in her experience that she completely lost touch with reality, as she was riddled with low self-esteem. But I'm happy the journey gave her the opportunity to rediscover herself. Her dancing escapade in the Caribbean, for instance, left me mesmerized. I relished the author's vast knowledge of history and natural geography, as I enjoyed every valuable piece of information gained on interesting places like the Kruger National Park in South Africa and important personalities such as Napoleon Bonaparte. I'm glad that the cancer news did not stop her from living her life to the fullest and doing what she does best.

Depicting Africa as a country, probably by omission on one of the pages, may confuse anyone who is not attuned to knowledge of the continent. Apart from this, I have no other dislike whatsoever for the book. It was tactically written and professionally edited, as I encountered only a few errors.

I have no reason not to rate this book 5 out of 5 stars because of its captivating yet informative characteristics. Anyone who is inclined to adventure and history will find it very engaging. I equally recommend it to those who have gone through the trauma of sexual abuse, depression, terminal disease, or the loss of a loved one. They'll find it soothing and heartwarming.
 
 
 
 
 
 

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[Jane Honda]

Sometimes one could be so much in love with something that it becomes an obsession. Tina obsession was nice I also love the fact Peter wasn't against her vision.

[Silvia Idahosa]

The author's description of her adventure seems engaging. It's great that her journey helped her rediscover herself and that she chose to share the experience with her readers. Nice review.

[Blessing Chi Peculiar]

Tina is my favorite character in this book. I'm impressed that you didn't find any errors while reading the book. This shows that the author and editor took great care in crafting and refining the content.

[Triciat50]

I am personally a very timid traveler (I'm trying to get better!!) but I love reading books like you describe here. Maybe this would help me get out a bit more!

[Hee Via]

I can only imagine the joy that comes from meeting someone interested in adventure as much as you are. Following the journey of Tina as she travels across Africa alongside her family is definitely something that intrigues me. I just have to add it to my want to read list as it is definitely a want to read. Thank you for this amazing review.

[Oluebube Prisca]

Tina is sure a strong woman having passed through so much and still having a positive outlook on life. The south pacific expedition wasn't just fun but a time of healing and enlightenment.

[Christabel Ify Benson]

The fact that the reviewer gave the book a 5-star rating speaks volumes about how highly they thought of it. This is a great endorsement for anyone who may be considering reading the book.

[Ama Ra Chi]

A beautiful nonfiction by Tina. I was really emotional while reading.

[Flourish Sunday]

Blue water has been my favorite, Your description of the book's plot and characters was so detailed and vivid that I felt like I already knew them. It made me curious to read the book myself.

[Ibrahim Hammed]

Your review is awesome well done. That you found no faults while reading the book impresses me. This demonstrates how carefully the author and editor crafted and polished the information.

[Jimmy Cyprian]

It is awesome how you constructed your likes about the book. Tina Dreffin's bravery is very commendable, as she wrote about her past traumas. Your review is amazing.

[Onyeka Dibor]

"Bluewater Walkabout" reminds us that even in the face of hardships, there are moments of joy and growth that emerge from the journey.