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6 of 6 found the following review helpful:
 A Real Treat! Mar 28, 2009
By Linda Barbosa
In a casual, almost conversational style, Ms. Albury recounts the true story of her exciting five years on Highborne Cay with husband Peter. Within minutes I felt as if I was sipping a Pina Colada under a shady palm tree, feeling the caress of an ocean breeze as I listened to a friend share one riveting adventure after another. Wild horses couldn't drag me away! I could barely put the book down at night because I just knew something exciting awaited on the next page and then, oh, just one more. I was never disappointed.
Ms. Albury's portrayal of island life captures the lighthearted interludes as deftly as the occasional moments of terror, and she graciously shares a few poignant reflections along the way. Every word is offered with unflinching honesty. This is Ms. Albury's first work, and it's truly a delight.
5 of 5 found the following review helpful:
Loved Life on a Rock Mar 15, 2009
By Leslie B.
"Waypoint"
K.A. Albury and her husband Peter did what most people only dream of. Take off to an island in paradise. Mrs. Albury's clear discription of both sides of "the island life" that she encountered was fascinating to read about. The strength of character it took to continue on in the constant face of fear for ones safety and adversity, be it with the staff or the environment or a combination of all that it takes to run a town from 40 miles by sea or air from the closest civilization came across in the book time and again. Her discription of the pure joy and appreciation of seeing the sun rise and set at the top of the island, the clear blue waters, the wonderful fishing and being around great people makes one want to head right on out there and find an island of their own.
A very enjoyable read.
4 of 4 found the following review helpful:
Best Real Life Adventure Ever Jun 30, 2009
By Kathleen Hallings
I couldn't put this book down and neither will you. It is a compelling story of a courageous woman and her husband who take on a real life adventure, while managing an out island in the Caribbean.
Kate has my true admiration that she could not only endure the hardships that came her way but could often make the outcome better. She never lost the faith. She seems to not know the word "quit". She makes me want to get out of my "comfort zone" and feel the world around me.
From combating robbers,giving VHF communications to boaters, managing "Cheap Charlie's" and the marina and learning to shoe her beloved horse...she is inspiring. And with her husband, Peter, by her side they make an enviable team.
Men, women and teens alike will enjoy this pioneering adventure.
2 of 2 found the following review helpful:
The next best thing..... Apr 16, 2009
By Thomas Oates
Outstanding non-fictional account of what happens when you abandon all reason and take off to live on an island for five years. For all of us arm-chair warriors that don't have the will to drop everything for our own island adventure, this book is the next best thing. Easy read, hard to put down once you start.
1 of 1 found the following review helpful:
Life on a rock May 26, 2009
By Donna K. Veth
What a great read! Couldnt put it down,,a love story, adventure,, it has it all! A must read! Highly recommended....Donna Veth
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