Bookreview: Plunge

More than just a travel memoir! 

Summary

Tropical waters turn tumultuous in this travel memoir, as a free-spirited woman
jumps headfirst into a sailing adventure with a new man and his two dogs.

Join Liesbet as she faces a decision that sends her into a whirlwind of love, loss
and living in the moment. When she swaps life as she knows it for an uncertain 
future on a sailboat, she succumbs to seasickness and growing desire to be alone.

Does Liesbet find happiness? Will the dogs outlast the man? Or is this just
another reality check on a dream to live at sea. 

My Review

Plunge is so much more than just a travel memoir. It describes the whole process
from the wish to travel - the plan - the practical things and the necessary decisions 
to be made.

I admire Liesbet very much because she always makes the choice to follow her
freedom.

I recommend this book to all who like to read travel memoirs and personal
stories. 

With lots of pleasure I give Plunge a 5 star rating. 

The Author

Liesbet Collaert is a bilingual freelance writer, translator, editor and 
photographer from Belgium who has been writing and traveling her entire life.

Her work is published internationally in anthologies and magazines, including
Cruising World, Blue Water Sailing, Ocean Navigator, Eldrige Tide and many

more. 

Find her stories and photos at www.itsirie.com and www.roamingabout.com

(It's really worth to take a look at her blogs!).

Plunge is her first book. I hope other books will follow! 

We Love Memoirs group on Facebook

I received a free copy via the We Love Memoirs group on Facebook. 

Bookreview: All in the same boat

 

Very interesting book! 

Summary

On a submarine crew, officers and sailors work together in cramped spaces
and challenging conditions to accomplish complex missions with no room for
failure.

As Rennie moved into leadership positions in the business world, he found that
the basic underlying principles for success at sea also led to high-performing
teams on land.

Leaders succeed when they create a unified team with a singular mission -
when all employees perform like they are all in the same boat. 

My Review

I enjoyed this book very much as well as the applicable book cover. 

The author tells fantastic about his own experiences in the navy, which
he compares to situations in a business.

I read many books about leadership and about Industrial and Organizational
psychology but this one is special due to the personal stories of the author.
He also makes great links and argumentations with for example facts and 

figures.This book helps business leaders with clear hints. 

I would recommend "All in the same boat" to all the business leaders who
want inspiration for the problems in their firm. 

I give without any doubt a 5 star rating to this very interesting book! 

The author

Jon is a business leader, author, podcaster and speaker. He is co-founder,
president and CEO of Peak Demand Inc., a manufacturer of critical
infrastructure products for electric utilities. He served as a U.S. naval officer
on nuclear submarines and has close to 30 years leading industrial businesses
in North America.

He had a singular mission: to build a world with better bosses. His hope is that
his books inspire you to look at leadership in a new light. 

Booktasters

I received a free copy in return for my honest review via Booktasters and
the author. 

The author was very friendly and very correct as well as Booktasters. 

All in the same boat is published on May 2nd. 2021. It is available on Kindle
and in Paperback on Amazon. 

Bookreview: Miley The Monkey - Easy as ABC

Easy as ABC

Summary

Miley really wants a bicycle. He dreams about riding it and having
lots of fun. But will he get one? 

It is Miley The Monkey's Birthday and he has been learning on his 
new bike! Do you think he learns how to ride? Is it really easy as ABC?

My Review

First of all: what an amazing children's book! I enjoyed it very much, 
although this genre isn't my normal reading taste. I also liked the 
simple, but beautifully drawn and colourful book cover. 

The book Miley the Monkey "Easy as ABC" reads very quickly and was 
written easily. It was very relaxing and yet it contains an important
lesson.

I liked the character of Miley a lot but I also had much sympathy for
his supportive family. 

I would recommend this book to children who start reading or to their
parents who like to read for their little ones. 

Of course, I give without any doubt a 5 star rating for Miley the Monkey

"Easy as ABC".  I hope to read and review more books of this series. 

The author

Merlot. G Hopkins, author of Miley the Monkey book collection is a newly 
become father who found an interest in writing children's stories whilst on the
hunt for engaging books for his son. Inspired by real-life scenarios and
everyday activities. Merlot aims to spread motivation and positivity throughout
his collections. 

Booktasters

I received a free copy from Booktasters to read and review this children's book.
I really want to thank Booktasters for this great opportunity.

Milley The Monkey "Easy as ABC" was published in March 2021. It is available
in Kindle and as a Paperback in Amazon.