Rediscovering the diver's paradise as a father
"Amazing book! I want to go to Bonaire !!
(this is a hint to my husband😜)"
Summary
With its protected nearshore reef system, gem-clear seas, and sweeping conservation
efforts, Bonaire has earned the title it boasts on its license plates: Diver’s Paradise.
For Andrew Jalbert, who first visited in the early 1990s, there was a draw to the island
that was hard to shake. He returned regularly over the next twenty-five years in a variety
of capacities: as a scuba instructor, a sun-starved vacationer, and a writer/photographer.
What he hadn’t expected at 43 years old, however, was to return as a father.
Back on Bonaire is the story of stitching together two very different lives: one of airports,
Back on Bonaire is the story of stitching together two very different lives: one of airports,
scuba tanks, article assignments and underwater cameras; the other of car seats,
kindergarten, skinned knees and the boundless curiosity of a child.
Jalbert merges both worlds in an enjoyable, funny and at times touching account
Jalbert merges both worlds in an enjoyable, funny and at times touching account
of introducing his son to his beloved Bonaire. Along the way the reader gets a look
at the island’s cultural and natural history, some of its people and the importance
of preserving the ecology of Bonaire – for his son and future generations.
My Review
Sun, sea, beach and an amazing beautiful diving place. I've never been to
Bonaire before. But after reading this book, I'm more convinced to go and
I would like to have Andrew Jalbert as a guide.
Bonaire before. But after reading this book, I'm more convinced to go and
I would like to have Andrew Jalbert as a guide.
The book "Back on Bonaire" is written very well: clearly and with lots of
humour.
humour.
"Back on Bonaire" is fit for people who like to learn from experiences from
others. I certainly will recommend this book to friends, colleagues and family.
I like to give it a 5 star rating on 5 and even more.
others. I certainly will recommend this book to friends, colleagues and family.
I like to give it a 5 star rating on 5 and even more.
The Author
Andrew Jalbert is an award-winning photographer, writer, and doting father.
Throughout his twenty-five years as an archaeologist, scuba instructor and dive
guide he has traveled extensively, publishing work on prehistoric sites,
shipwrecks, travel, dive safety, and marine conservation. Jalbert lives in Monona,
Wisconsin with his wife Becky and their son Luc.
Throughout his twenty-five years as an archaeologist, scuba instructor and dive
guide he has traveled extensively, publishing work on prehistoric sites,
shipwrecks, travel, dive safety, and marine conservation. Jalbert lives in Monona,
Wisconsin with his wife Becky and their son Luc.
Please do check the website of Andrew Jalbert on this link.
BookSirens
I received an advance review copy for free. Thank you very much to BookSirens
for this splendid opportunity. I'm leaving this review voluntarily.
for this splendid opportunity. I'm leaving this review voluntarily.
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