My Father's Island (Guinness World Records Little Books)

See Larger Image	Manufacturer: Pelican Press Written By: Johanna Angermeyer Average Customer Rating:


Binding: Paperback EAN: 9780954485108 ISBN: 0954485106 Label: Pelican Press Manufacturer: Pelican Press Number Of Pages: 303 Publication Date: 2003-05-01 Publisher: Pelican Press Studio: Pelican Press
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Spotlight customer reviews: Customer Rating: Summary: His hens like his pancakes Comment: Johanna Angermeyer writes wonderfully. There are amazing things in this book--her trek to get firewood (complete with fire ants), her swimming with sea lion pups, her turning down the slobbery pancakes, her deftly avoiding fony Franz from Frisco. I like the way she put it all together, mixing family accounts with her personal history and observations of LA, Ecuador and Galapagos, with her quest running through it like a vein. Customer Rating: Summary: Singing Praises Comment: What a rare and wonderful talent. A story so moving, told with love and an incredible witt. I eagerly await the next Angermeyer story. Do yourself a favor and get lost in a tale of determination and mastery at it's finest in reading My Father's Island: A Galapagos Quest. You will not be disappointed. Customer Rating: Summary: A wonderfully well-written story. Comment: "My Father's Island" captures the sense of adventure, wonder, and fear of pioneer life on the Galapagos. The story is both humorous and tragic, and the book is compelling enough to read in one sitting. Customer Rating: Summary: A delightful biography and travelogue. Comment: "My Father's Island" is absolutely delightful. The book includes a very amusing view of cultural differences as seen by young Johanna; first between America and Quito, Ecuador and then between civilized Quito and the rugged pioneer lifestyle required just a few decades ago in the Galapagos. The flora and fauna of the islands are more accurately named and described here than in the book "Floreanna." I recommend "My Father's Island" over "Floreanna" for providing more information on the islands, the lifestyle and for a more compelling story. I now feel that I have a better idea of the hardships and challenges faced by the early settlers to the Galapagos. And, to top it off real life love stories are included, too! I am looking forward to Johanna Angermeyer's next book. More Reviews