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12 of 14 found the following review helpful:
 Conch - at - Heart Nov 06, 2008
By J. Bongo
"Conch - at - Heart"
First and foremost, in his passing at the tender age of 92 on All Saint's Day 2008, I wish Capt. Tony an eternal life of blue sky sailing. As for the book, I must say I was disappointed. I was expecting, as stated on the back cover of the book, "a dramatic and insirping story collection of Captain Tony' Tarracino's remarkable journey from the ghettos of Elizabeth N.J., to becoming a living legend...." Instead, in my humble opinion, the Author spent too much ink on 'his' personal journey in the day (or week) of the then 87-year-old Sea Captain. I expected a 'full life' account, more of the regarding his life in Key West as a salty barowner & ranconteur. It seems half the book was attributed to Capt. Tony while the other half was attributed to the Author's trip and time with the Captain. I suspect that the way the book is written may be interesting to some readers. Based on the book's description, I interpretted it to be a "biography". But as a frequent traveler to the Southern Most City and hobbiest of its history, I was expecting more accounts and anecdotes on the colorful life of the Captain. Sorry! As Buffett sang....'there's still so much to be done(Told)!' Peace!
6 of 7 found the following review helpful:
 Fabulous!! - A true legend, Captain Tony Tarracino, tells his life story with compassion and humility! Oct 28, 2008
By Ce Merrell
"Lisa Merrell"
Like, Captain Tony's co-author, Brad Manard I have also been lucky enough to meet Captain Tony in the bar named for him. He is a true story teller, that captivates every person he meets. Captain Tony, has lived a life of true adventure, love and compassion. From running from the NJ mob, to his many loves, including women and the sea, to his famous friends like Jimmy Buffett. Captain Tony, a pirate turned unlikely mayor of Key West, has lived his life one day at a time and has enjoyed every step of the way. I am so thrilled that Mr. Manard and Captain Tony have told his story together. This was a wonderful "I couldn't put down" book, not only for fans of Key West and Jimmy Buffett, but for anyone who loves adventure told by one of the greatest story tellers of all time. "Life Lessons" truly fill this book, told with the wit and humility of a true American Legend. God Bless you Captain Tony, what an incrediable life you have lead!! I will be looking for you in Key West!!
Lisa Merrell
Virginia Beach, VA
3 of 3 found the following review helpful:
A Literary Masterpiece Nov 13, 2008
By Captain Tyler Sheff
This should not be simply described as a book, instead a true tale of how a man was changed by Captain Tony. I too had the honor of many nights hearing his stories and learning from him. Knowing Captain Tony was an inspiration and a life lesson. Brad's book was well written and well received. I feel he is a gifted author, and look forward to his next book. I considered Captain Tony a true friend, someone who always welcomed me to Key West and made me always want to come back. Brad's book accomplished it's mission, to immortalize the legend in one of history's greatest men. Thank you Brad, Tony trusted you, and you came through for him.
2 of 2 found the following review helpful:
Life Lessons Jun 24, 2009
By Prairie lady
I have just finished Brad Manard's book about Captain Tony and his "life lessons". Having been to Key West a few times, but never having met Captain Tony, I was thrilled to read this book by a fellow Midwesterner, displaced into a Paradise so far removed from our everyday lives. What a thrill to be Mr. Manard and have this opportunity to write about (and with) a legend we have been introduced to by Mr. Jimmy Buffett. I could feel the warm breezes and the salt water air as I followed Mr. Manard throughout the island, visiting places I have been to so many times with so many fond memories. I thought Mr. Manard did an excellent job of weaving his awe of the man and the island into an enjoyable and memorable piece of literature. Thanks for bringing me back to the island and for introducing me to this onery old man of the sea that I would have loved to have known. Great job....and now that Captain Tony has left us, the whole experience is even more poignant. To Brad Manard - how lucky you have been to know this man up close and personal and to bring him into our lives with so much reality. From an Illinoisan to an Iowan - Great work!
2 of 2 found the following review helpful:
This is the Tony Tarracino that I knew Apr 01, 2009
By Richard Brady
"Dick"
I sat many times next to Tony in his famous saloon in Key West, drinking beer and listening to him tell about all the years before. This was in the
late 1970's and Life Lessons of a Legend captured all there was to know about Captain Tony. I bought the book to see if it confirmed what Tony had
relayed to me and it did more than that; for example, his gun running went into much more detail than I had known as did the detail of his various loves and marriages......As was told to Tony, put your memories in a book as a book will live on forever. Well, to the author, thanks to you Tony does live on forever now.
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