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Summary: A real life fantasy come true
Review: The author, a former speechwriter for a Congressman and Clinton, quits his job to build a boat made out of 165,000-plus corks held together by rubberbands, which he then sails with friends down the Douro River in Portugal. It sounds like a fairy tale, and it practically is, a heart-warming true fantasy story of childhood dreams and adult sacrifice and priorities and adventure. Pollack is, of course, a gifted writer, adept at spinning a tale and interweaving personal remenisces, anecdotes and a few strands of history here and there. But it's Pollack's determination and optimism, though, that make this such a sweet story. After the descriptions of camraderie, community, despair and dedication, I felt like cheering along as they pulled into Porto on the final day.
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Summary: The ultimate story teller shares the ride of his life
Review: This is a terrific book written by the ultimate story teller. John Pollack draws his readers into his experience and vividly describes the many challenges and adventures he faced to achieve his childhood dream. I highly recommend this book and couldn't put it down.
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Summary: Great Read - Great Book
Review: This is the best book I've read in a long time. It was one that you couldn't put down. I kept picking up the paper, expecting to find updates about the exploits of John Pollack and the Cork Boat. It's well written and a great tale. Read it, enjoy it, recommend it to your friends.
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