Review of When Life Doesn't Turn Out the Way We Hoped It Would Volume 3

[Jessica Uchechi Azuka]

[Following is a volunteer review of "When Life Doesn't Turn Out the Way We Hoped It Would Volume 3" by Tom Wick.]

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5 out of 5 stars

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It is rare to find someone delighted to share his story. Read the story of a man who shares his adventures as a sailor.

When Life Doesn’t Turn Out the Way We’d Hoped It Would Volume 3 is a 363-page book by Tom Wick that recounts a part of his life adventures. The book starts by continuing with the story of his early stages as a sailor and how he graduated to a higher rank. After that, the author talks about the various places they visited as sailors and the fun activities they engaged in. At a point, the world war started, and he switched to stories about it, after which they continued their regular adventures. The author explains his adventures from Thailand to Hong Kong, the Philippines, and Japan.

One thing I love about this book is its informative parts. Firstly, the author included maps and pictures that authenticated their experiences as sailors and every ritual they did. I was able to relate to various processes of initiation. The book was well-detailed, and the author used descriptive words and pictures to create imagery. The process of graduating from a cog to a shellback was well explained. It was not dragged, and it was also not overly described. The book gives us more insight into the world of sailors, sailors’ experiences, hierarchy, mode of promotion, and adventures at sea. The book also included lessons on geography and a mathematical explanation of the world map. Also, the author went on to provide the results of research done on every city they visited as sailors. Through this book, I got an inkling of Thailand’s culture, like its rich vegetation and the sanctuary of truth. I was also fascinated to learn that Hong Kong was a former British colony.

One thing I did not like about this book is that the author did not structure it as a stand-alone. He made lots of references to the previous volumes. Another thing I’m interested in is why the title says what it does. Meanwhile, according to the book, he enjoyed all the activities he engaged in. It makes me want to read other volumes to find out. These are not enough to remove a star from this book’s rating. I rate this book five out of five stars. It was also exceptionally well edited, as I found no errors in it.

I recommend this book to lovers of adventure and adults. However, it is necessary to note that it contains lots of sexual and profane words and the use of drugs.

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[Jake Shaun]

"When Life Doesn't Turn Out the Way We'd Hoped It Would Volume 3" by Tom Wick is a captivating memoir showcasing the author's life as a sailor, filled with adventures, unexpected challenges, and valuable lessons learned while navigating the world's vast oceans.

[itz maya]

Your review of "When Life Doesn’t Turn Out the Way We’d Hoped It Would Volume 3" by Tom Wick highlights the book’s strengths effectively. You clearly appreciate the detailed recounting of Wick’s sailing adventures and the inclusion of informative elements like maps, pictures, and geographical insights. Your mention of the well-balanced descriptions and the educational content about sailor life and the cities visited adds depth to your review. It’s great to see how the book provided you with both an engaging narrative and valuable knowledge about different cultures. Thanks for sharing your thoughtful reflections!

[Williams Frank]

and the challenges they faced at sea. Through these stories, Tom reflects on the lessons learned, the friendships made, and how these experiences shaped his life and outlook.

[Elendu Divine Ugochi]

Your evaluation gains depth when you remark the informative content regarding the towns visited and the life of a sailor, as well as the well-balanced descriptions. It's wonderful to see how the book gave you insightful cultural information in addition to an interesting story. I appreciate you sharing your well-considered thoughts.

[Emmanuel Chiahulamiro]

Your review of When Life Doesn’t Turn Out the Way We’d Hoped It Would Volume 3 by Tom Wick effectively highlights its strengths. You appreciate the detailed sailing adventures and the informative elements like maps and pictures. The balanced descriptions and educational content about sailing and visited cities enrich the narrative, offering both engagement and cultural insights. Thanks for sharing your thoughtful reflections!

[Engr Chiahulamiro Sebastine]

Tom reflects on the lessons learned, friendships made, and the challenges faced at sea through these stories, highlighting how these experiences shaped his life and outlook.