Desiring Paradise... a true story of succumbing to the dream

Desiring Paradise... a true story of succumbing to the dream
by Karin W. Schlesinger

Desiring Paradise... a true story of succumbing to the dream
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Author: Karin W. Schlesinger
Edition: Paperback
Audio: English (Unknown); English (Original Language); English (Published)
Published: 1999-11-01
ISBN: 0967372127
Number of pages: 288
Publisher: Conch Pubns

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Book Review: Delightful tale of the realities of trying to live the dream!
Summary: 5 Stars

I picked this book up on island (St. John) while we were on our annual vacation there. My husband and I have discussed what it would take to pack it all up and move many times, so I was very intrigued by Karin's story. I do not usually read non-fiction, but I thoroughly enjoyed reading this story! It answered so many questions that my husband and I had been asking. I loved the details of the planning for the move and the reactions of family and co-workers. The tale was funny, entertaining and engaging. For those who complain that it isn't an accurate picture of the USVI - I found every comment about St. John to be spot on.

My only regrets, after finishing the book, are:

1) We have never seen the "snow float"
and
2) We have not met this wonderful couple yet.

I plan to try to rectify both on our visit next year!
This is a great dose of reality for anyone considering dropping everything and running off to live in paradise!

Summary of Desiring Paradise... a true story of succumbing to the dream

Many people toy with the idea of packing up their lives and moving to a remote island in the tropics. This book relates the hilarious tale of two middle-class New Englanders who succumbed to that dream.

The Paradise they desired is the beautiful and sometimes whacky island of St. John in the U.S. Virgin Islands. Life's misadventures caused havoc, but these folks persevered. How they got to Paradise will inspire the most jaded reader to believe that any dream is possible.

The realities of living on a small Caribbean island where donkeys and goats may be more plentiful than people is an eye-opener for everyone! On St. John, folks drive on the left side of the road and hitchhike by pointing their index finger in the direction they're going. It's a place where tree frogs give nightly concerts that compete with the sounds of reggae music floating up the hillside from tiny town of Cruz Bay. The only way to leave is by boat... and sometimes that's easier said than done.

Loaded with island trivia, this new book uncovers the unique rhythms of daily life in the U.S. Virgin Islands. Learning 'island-time' and having a sense of humor counts in Paradise, as these two transplants from New England found. Their first-year adventures on-island will make you chuckle as you come to realize - Paradise is a state of mind.

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