Tripping On Coconuts: An Author's Adventures And Misadventures In The Florida Keys Download Free (EPUB, PDF)
If you’ve ever been to the Florida Keys, you know about the magical state of wonderment people slip into every time they go there. Author Tom Winton certainly does. He and his wife Blanche have been frequenting the sun-soaked string of islands for more than forty years. They’ve rubbed shoulders with many pirates, dreamers, schemers and friendly locals down there, and they've had their share of adventures and misadventures as well. Now Tom has written about their most memorable experiences—some of them downright dangerous life-and-death situations. As you read TRIPPING ON COCONUTS you'll feel like you're with the Wintons when they attempt to save a drowning man in treacherous, windblown seas. You'll envision every quirk at their funky 1974 Key West wedding, and find out what it’s like to have a shotgun pointed at your back while out in the ocean late at night. You’ll also learn what it feels like to be knocked off your feet by lightning, and much, much more. So, if you’re ready for some wild and zany exploits in the Florida Keys, slap on some suntan lotion, mix yourself a Margarita, and go TRIPPING ON COCONUTS.
File Size: 982 KB
Print Length: 82 pages
Simultaneous Device Usage: Unlimited
Publisher: Tom Winton (May 9, 2016)
Publication Date: May 9, 2016
Sold by: Digital Services LLC
Language: English
ASIN: B01FGKDVMM
Text-to-Speech: Enabled
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Enhanced Typesetting: Enabled
Best Sellers Rank: #54,096 Paid in Kindle Store (See Top 100 Paid in Kindle Store) #4 in Books > Travel > United States > Florida > Keys #15 in Kindle Store > Kindle Short Reads > Two hours or more (65-100 pages) > Travel #22 in Books > Biographies & Memoirs > Regional U.S. > South
I just finished "Tripping on Coconuts". I loved it! The book reminded me of old my fishing days in the keys...which was another lifetime. It's full of short stories which reminded me of the good times and the bad times that I had there. Times like being out on the ocean in scary weather and wondering if you're gonna make it back, meeting interesting people in bars, and fishing! The way Tom describes things, like the dolphin brought me right back there. I lived some of these moments! At the end of the book I was disappointed that it ended because I wanted to read more! If you love the Florida Keys you will love this book!
I am not a person to jump in a boat to go fishing. I did it once or twice and knew it wasn't for me. However, the way Tom Winton tells the story and takes you onto that boat and gives you the fishing rod to hold...That's another story. It was an enjoyable short story to read because he writes as if he's on the chair beside you telling these stories. That takes a talent and this man is definitely a good story teller. The reason why I gave this book a 5* review is because the book was well written, funny and memorable. I have read other books by Tom Winton and need to read all of them.
I have read and enjoyed several books by this talented author, so I was anxious to read his newest release. At the beginning of the book, I found out that the author previously worked at Kmart, and so did I.Even lthough I am not a big fan of fishing, I did enjoy reading about all of Tom and Blanche's crazy adventures while fishing: catching a scary bat, getting hit by lightning, and a mishap with a hook that turned into a medical emergency.My favorite part of the book was when Tom and Blanche went to visit an old friend and were taken advantage of. I shouldn't have laughed at Tom's misfortune and Tom shouldn't have mentioned that he had a new gold charge card.I recommend this book to anyone looking for a well written short story that will keep your attention right to the last page.
What a Fan-tab-plus,easy reading novelette,Tom Winton takes you along with him and his family,to all the beauty the FLA. keys has to offer.If you,ve ever visited the keys,you will relive your fondest memories.If you haven,t let Tom take you there,where adventures are endless....bring lots of sunscreen, and let your mind drift off to a timeless place of azure waters,mangrove trees,and the friendliest people the Conch Republic has to offer.
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