Sailing to Hemingway's Cuba

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Summary: Will delight any with an interest in sailing experiences
Review: Dave Schaefer had the urge to see Cuba and track down Hemingway's old haunters, and used his 32-foot sloop to sail from Berlington, Vermont south through the Champlain Canal to the Hudson, the Keys, and beyond. This armchair read will delight any with an interest in sailing experiences.

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Summary: Sail away
Review: I recommend this book to people curious about Hemingway, Cuba and the perils of navigating the inland waterway. Schaefer succeds by capturing both the hard truths and the enigmatic character of his three subjects--sailing, Hemingway and Cuba.

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Summary: Tracking Hemingway
Review: If you're interested in Hemingway or Cuba, or if you're a sailor, you'll find something here. Schaefer writes interestingly and authoritatively about all three. What's best is his easy, warm, natural writing style that I find particularly reader-friendly. He makes it seem effortless. It's a great read.

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Summary: Not just for sailors
Review: The author tries to do a number of things in this book: write about sailing, Cuba, Hemingway, and fulfilling lifelong dreams. It's a tall order, but he makes it work. He weaves the disparate elements well, while his sparce prose (like his literary idol Papa) and strong narrative drive take the reader on an easy, informative, and ultimately pleasureable armchair cruise.