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Great review. I would have loved to read such an obviously inspiring book! Too bad the errors are present. They are a turn off for me.
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I didn't realize there was a third book in this series. I'm glad it was written since it sounds like many will benefit from reading the author's struggles and experiences. Your review is excellent and hopefully the publisher and author take it to heart to clean up the errors.
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I like the vulnerability the author shows in this book. It's too bad to hear about the errors and the repetitive nature. I think it would bother me too.
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The third book in the series. It tells adventures while voyaging by sea. Like the previous two, this book seems to include valuable lessons from a person who faced great difficulties and challenges. I like memoirs and this one of Tom Wick seems very appealing.
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The love and yearning the author has for his father, that he appears to deal with frequently, is gut-wrenching. Thank you for your great review!
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An interesting book in its series "When Life Doesn't Turn Out the Way We Hoped It Would Volume 3" by Tom Wick, which is the third one. This one is continuation of memoir that starts with the initiation of the new sailors and their conversion into hardened seamen. This book appears to be worth reading.
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This sounds like an authentic read. I like the author is honest and vulnerable and writes a sincere account of his journey. I'm also curious about the scenic pictures. Congratulations on the BOTD.
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Post by Iva Stoyanova »

I don't think I'll enjoy this book as I also thought about the two prior books. However, this one seems a bit more interesting than the others. Adventure and vivid descriptions definitely sound more enjoyable.
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Post by Huini Hellen »

Too bad that this book has a lot of shortcomings. I'll consider it after the errors are fixed. Thanks for the review.
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Post by Rayah Raouf »

As this continues the events of the previous two books, I am still uninterested. I noticed that the review for this book is quite low. The volumes still need a round of editing. Very good review!
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I appreciate that the author is honest about his past. It is not easy for anyone to admit their faults, but it seems like this author has done it. I like your honest review and hope your advice is followed. Thanks for the review.
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Post by Kajori Sheryl Paul »

The next chapter in the author's life seems to be penned as heart-feltly as the first two.

Thank you for the great review.
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Post by enna_idEsrun »

This third volume sounds like it promises to thrill and chill, much like the first two installments. I imagine that When Life Doesn't Turn Out the Way We Hope it Would? Volume 3 would be thoroughly enjoyed by mature readers who are not sensitive to the author's candid descriptions of his life's trauma and abuse of drugs. Thanks for the great review!
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Post by Chinaka94 »

Great review. Other than the errors pointed out, the book sounds like such a great read! I look forward to reading this honest, heartfelt and expository piece.
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Post by Cristina Chifane »

I might enjoy the author's honesty and the vivid descriptions of all the exotic places where Tom Wick has travelled. However, I'm worried about the repetitive nature of the book and the editing errors. Thanks for your review!
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