Ok, So Now I Know

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Summary: Riveting adventure
Review: A real-life adventure that reads like fiction, Lorri Morgan's letters to her mother chronicle an adventurous young life unhampered by fear of the unknown. Ms. Morgan had been encouraged by her mother, who had been unable to travel, to take advantage of her freedom, her youth, her wit, and her sheer physical skill, to experience the world fully. And she does. Her adventures are leavened with a clear sense of self. The book is engagingly written with wry humor and total lack of self-conscious sentimentality. This is a must-read.

Rating:
Summary: Riveting adventure
Review: A real-life adventure that reads like fiction, Lorri Morgan's letters to her mother chronicle an adventurous young life unhampered by fear of the unknown. Ms. Morgan had been encouraged by her mother, who had been unable to travel, to take advantage of her freedom, her youth, her wit, and her sheer physical skill, to experience the world fully. And she does. Her adventures are leavened with a clear sense of self. The book is engagingly written with wry humor and total lack of self-conscious sentimentality. This is a must-read.

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Summary: OK, So Now I Know in review
Review: Ok,So Now I Know is the first published work of Lorri Morgan. A free spirited California surfer girl who decides to go traveling. In the early 70's while many of us were day-dreaming about globe hopping from one adventure to the next, Ms. Morgan was out there doing it. We first encounter her in the Canary Islands as she prepares to board a small sailboat with three Swedish men for a transatlantic voyage to the Caribben. We follow her through the next several years spent principally in the Caribbean, but with forays into Central and South America as well as mainland Europe. She chronicles her story by way of a series of letters sent home to her mother as well as a running narrative of her adventures. Blessed with athletic good looks and a quick wit she has no problems accumulating friends and lovers along the way. We watch as she becomes accustomed to life in the islands, learns sailing, diving, and to pilot a small plane. I found myself asking over and over again, why didn't I do this?
What we learn here is that it is possible to live our dreams. This would be a good read for any young person that might be contemplating life beyond the safe environs of home. Stuff your pack and go.

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Summary: OK, So Now I Know in review
Review: Ok,So Now I Know is the first published work of Lorri Morgan. A free spirited California surfer girl who decides to go traveling. In the early 70's while many of us were day-dreaming about globe hopping from one adventure to the next, Ms. Morgan was out there doing it. We first encounter her in the Canary Islands as she prepares to board a small sailboat with three Swedish men for a transatlantic voyage to the Caribben. We follow her through the next several years spent principally in the Caribbean, but with forays into Central and South America as well as mainland Europe. She chronicles her story by way of a series of letters sent home to her mother as well as a running narrative of her adventures. Blessed with athletic good looks and a quick wit she has no problems accumulating friends and lovers along the way. We watch as she becomes accustomed to life in the islands, learns sailing, diving, and to pilot a small plane. I found myself asking over and over again, why didn't I do this?
What we learn here is that it is possible to live our dreams. This would be a good read for any young person that might be contemplating life beyond the safe environs of home. Stuff your pack and go.

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Summary: What an ADVENTURE!!
Review: This book recalls the adventures of a young woman exploring the world one day at a time, often on a shoestring budget, going places and seeing things that most people only dream about.
Encouraged by her mother to experience life and travel, Lorri shares her always fascinating, sometimes terrifying adventures through letters home and personal recollections.
During her time in the West Indies, Morgan helped crew on a number of sail boats, learned to fly in order to support a fledgling business, and met many interesting and colorful people.
Her account is a first person travelogue and coming of age experience that depicts the "let's see what will happen next" attitude of a remarkable young woman.

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Summary: OK, So Now I Know Too!
Review: This is a must read for any young lady out there. Good for older ones too, so they can find out what they missed. And, let's not forget those parents who are nervous about a potentially adventurous daughter, or anyone for that matter who likes a good read.
This girl does it all and manages to learn a few tricks along the way, one of them becoming an qualified pilot.
A great read! Curl up into a comfy chair and enjoy it

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Summary: A REAL LIFE SURVIVOR
Review: This is a true story of a young woman exploring the world, often by herself and on a limited budget. She learned to sail and she learned to fly, all in the beautiful backdrop of the West Indies. What an adventure!! Her experiences are detailed with humor and reflections on the good times and the difficult times. Her courage to set off on her own, at such a young age, is an inspiration. Instead of watching "real life" on TV, turn off your set, and read a book about a REAL LIFE.