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Chris Stewart "How To Capsize A Boat" (Sort Of Books)
Written by the original drummer of Genesis (Chris Stewart), "Three Ways to Capsize a Boat" covers his time between being kicked out of the band and the farming experiences as outlined in his bestselling memoir, "Driving Over Lemons". Part Bill Bryson/Part Peter Mayle, Stewart’s narrative outlines a hilarious (although at times harrowing) life on the open sea – beginning with a job offer to skipper the sailboat of a wealthy American couple – an offer he received and accepted at a time when he had never yet even stepped foot on a boat. He learned a thing or two before this first position, and what he experiences in his life at sea, while not particularly profound, provides enough humour and insight to keep the book moving at a fast and steady pace.
The book continues to chronicle a second sea voyage as part of a group sailing the North Atlantic from the UK to Greenland. At times, the detail of the experience and the monotony of the open seas (and of the writing describing it) begins to drag. But even at pending peril, Stewart finds moments of hilarity to keep the reader’s interest.
As a diversionary read, a view of life at sea or an insight into life abroad, [Three Ways to Capsize a Boat] is worth a look.
Written by the original drummer of Genesis (Chris Stewart), "Three Ways to Capsize a Boat" covers his time between being kicked out of the band and the farming experiences as outlined in his bestselling memoir, "Driving Over Lemons". Part Bill Bryson/Part Peter Mayle, Stewart’s narrative outlines a hilarious (although at times harrowing) life on the open sea – beginning with a job offer to skipper the sailboat of a wealthy American couple – an offer he received and accepted at a time when he had never yet even stepped foot on a boat. He learned a thing or two before this first position, and what he experiences in his life at sea, while not particularly profound, provides enough humour and insight to keep the book moving at a fast and steady pace.
The book continues to chronicle a second sea voyage as part of a group sailing the North Atlantic from the UK to Greenland. At times, the detail of the experience and the monotony of the open seas (and of the writing describing it) begins to drag. But even at pending peril, Stewart finds moments of hilarity to keep the reader’s interest.
As a diversionary read, a view of life at sea or an insight into life abroad, [Three Ways to Capsize a Boat] is worth a look.
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