Review of The Life and adventures of Pineapple Sam

[Mutai Marshal]

[Following is an official OnlineBookClub.org review of "The Life and adventures of Pineapple Sam" by Pineapple Sam.]

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4 out of 4 stars

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Pineapple Sam, popularly referred to Ismael by friends, was raised in Hawaii by a loving mother and a drunkard disciplinarian father, who quit drinking after becoming an ardent believer. Ismael, along with his brother, Hank, are well acquainted with fun and mischief. This lands them in their father’s bad books, who gladly assault them with countless whacks. Randy, Wilson, and Mando are some of his best friends with a sensational desire to tour the United States and experience the best that the world can offer.

The Life and Adventures of Pineapple Sam by Pineapple Sam is embellished by an array of adventures of Sam’s life. He finds studies boring and is always on the move to make life captivating. His crew was scared to death by the events that transpired one eventful night. The four boys had decided to go out on a spear-fishing spree in the middle of summer in Kauai in the evening. After lighting a bonfire and readying themselves for a barbecue, they heard a child crying out for help, but they couldn’t make out the site of origin of the cries. Sam lit a torch, and for a split second, it landed on a lady in a flowing ivory dress. They were terrified and fled to their car, but neither the headlights nor the car could start. Were there spirits roaming in the area?

My favorite aspect of this book was its ability to tackle a spectrum of issues. Sam’s experience at the U.S. Marine Corps was fascinating. The training bore tremendous hardships. The experience was made worse by the war in Vietnam. As a tunnel rat, death always seemed imminent. The lack of proper psychological counseling plunged the soldiers into Post Traumatic Stress Disorder. The scars resulting from the war took a toll on most people and ended up crippling their happiness. Despite the problems that Sam grappled with, his sense of humor prevails. I managed to laugh in the thick of his enigma and mischief. Politics and family relationships are both accorded an adequate niche in this read. I appreciated the use of Pidgin English. It was rocky to understand the dialogues initially, but I soon got the hang of it. The author also provided some graphical presentations that added a texture of plausibility to the book.

Honestly, there’s nothing that I disliked about this book. I was entertained and acquainted with the reality faced by militiamen in the U.S. and how the government manipulated figures to create a deceptive impression to the public. It led me to question the gullible personality that prompted me to entrust the media and the government as a source of credible sensitive information.

I, therefore, rate this book four out of four stars based on the positive aspects and its incredible ability to capture my attention from the first to the last page. I am looking forward to the second volume of this series.

I recommend The Life and Adventures of Pineapple Sam to anyone who loves adventure. Memoir lovers will also benefit in equal measure from it. Lastly, the book seems proofread by a professional since I noticed a few grammatical errors that didn’t affect my reading experience.

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[Leen282]

I love the nickname Pineapple Sam, does the book explain where it comes from? The desire to tour the United States captured my interest, I love travel stories. The experiences in the Marine Corps must be difficult to read about, it is a world I know nothing about but I can imagine the fear and stress it brings.

[Amy Luman]

Who knows what’s real and what’s not. Perhaps Sam and his friends really saw something to b scared of and perhaps they were just freaked out by the stories they had heard. Congratulations on BOTD!

[Rebecca De Figueiredo]

Growing up on the island of Kauai sounds like every child’s idea of paradise. What a fun time , what antics! This is a readable and personable book, a lighthearted read that would make a lovely gift.

[Rukayat Zakariyah]

I appreciate how you highlighted the book's content, from fun adventures to serious topics like the Vietnam War and PTSD. It's also cool that the author managed to keep a sense of humor even through tough times.

[Hugo Vee]

This story relives Pineapple Sam’s childhood and Adulthood, together with the spectacular activities and challenges that gave him the adrenaline rush. It offers vistas into a Hawaii and U.S.A that is fast changing and beckons the reader to an exciting reading experience and the opportunity to be entertained and also learn from his memorable life experiences. A very engaging book and a must-read for all the lovers of adventure.

[Isaac Ozo-okafor]

The sort of adventure portrayed in this is of interest to me

[Bassey Anthony Akpan]

The Life and adventures of Pineapple Sam" by Pineapple Sam is an adventure non-fiction story that chronicles the life Pineapple Sam, also known as Ismael. Raised in Hawaii, USA, the story narrates the early childhood of Ismael which is often fun filled and sometimes with naughty pranks and his adulthood. This book provides intriguing entertainment often seen in movies where cars that were initially working, suddenly stops working due to some unseen danger.

[Goodness Kene]

This seems like adventure, fun and values. I have a disciplinarian as a father, so I understand Sam and Hank's plight. I also want to know what the pineapple in the title is about. Nice review

[abderrahman El achari]

The Life and Adventures of Pineapple Sam by Pineapple Sam tells the story of Sam, his brother Hank, his loving mother, and his drunkard father. Good review
my regards

[Hazel Arnaiz]

The memoir depicts both the humorous and tragic aspects of life. It seems like a timely reminder that life's challenges are meant to make us better, not bitter.

[María Andrea Fernández Sepúlveda]

I can relate to Sam's sense of adventure and desire to see what the world has to offer. I don't know if I'd like the military part, though. By the way, what a unique nickname Sam has!
Thank you for your review.

[Hamsapriya Krishnamurthy]

Interesting that someone has given the limelight to their own life and published it as a book. Shows how much the author appreciates his life. Based on the review, I guess the message is shared in humorous note which makes the reader light.

[Shiru Elizabeth]

This narrative retells the events of Pineapple Sam's youth and adulthood, including the thrilling adventures and trials that made him feel like a kid again. Offering views of a rapidly evolving Hawaii and the United States of America. Congrats on BOTD.

[Pranav Dewangan]

The mix of fun, mischief, and deep experiences like Sam's time in the U.S. Marine Corps is captivating. I love how the author tackled serious issues with a sense of humor, making it both entertaining and thought-provoking.