TREASURED ISLAND by Michael Gross

[amyb]

So I stopped at Barnes & Noble today to preorder this much anticipated book due out on June 16th. My sales clerk looked over his shoulder, looked at my white here, and said “wait here just a moment”

Then he walked away and came back out holding this St Barth book and said, I knew where the carton was and this one is for you! Life is good. I tucked the purchase under my arm and will begin to read it soon. Will report next week or so.

 

[cec1]

So I stopped at Barnes & Noble today to preorder this much anticipated book due out on June 16th. My sales clerk looked over his shoulder, looked at my white here, and said “wait here just a moment”

Then he walked away and came back out holding this St Barth book and said, I knew where the carton was and this one is for you! Life is good. I tucked the purchase under my arm and will begin to read it soon. Will report next week or so.

. . . waiting with breathless anticipation!

 

[GMP62]

So I stopped at Barnes & Noble today to preorder this much anticipated book due out on June 16th. My sales clerk looked over his shoulder, looked at my white here, and said “wait here just a moment”

Then he walked away and came back out holding this St Barth book and said, I knew where the carton was and this one is for you! Life is good. I tucked the purchase under my arm and will begin to read it soon. Will report next week or so.

Well done, Amy!!

 

[amyb]

So I cracked the book open…how I love that sound.

Cover shot is grand. I do wish type and font a bit bigger even if it means a heavier handful. I am going to savor it.

The new year celebrations, parties, and charity events mentioned in chapter one with the big yachts and power brokers taking over the island hot spots…well, we were there too. The glory days and press clippings fed the frenzy. I found the UNICEF bash lowered the bar and not worth the hoopla and disruptions caused ON ISLAND those set up weeks. An eyesore and a blight on the beach roads and scenic views too, IMHO.

 

[cec1]

So I cracked the book open…how I love that sound.

Cover shot is grand. I do wish type and font a bit bigger even if it means a heavier handful. I am going to savor it.

The new year celebrations, parties, and charity events mentioned in chapter one with the big yachts and power brokers taking over the island hot spots…well, we were there too. The glory days and press clippings fed the frenzy. I found the UNICEF bash lowered the bar and not worth the hoopla and disruptions caused ON ISLAND those set up weeks. An eyesore and a blight on the beach roads and scenic views too, IMHO.

My impressions, too!

 

[PeterLynn]

So I cracked the book open…how I love that sound.

Cover shot is grand. I do wish type and font a bit bigger even if it means a heavier handful. I am going to savor it.

The new year celebrations, parties, and charity events mentioned in chapter one with the big yachts and power brokers taking over the island hot spots…well, we were there too. The glory days and press clippings fed the frenzy. I found the UNICEF bash lowered the bar and not worth the hoopla and disruptions caused ON ISLAND those set up weeks. An eyesore and a blight on the beach roads and scenic views too, IMHO.

Is the book best in hardcover or just as enjoyable as a Kindle download?

 

[amyb]

Is the book best in hardcover or just as enjoyable as a Kindle download?

I am happy holding this one in my hands and enjoying the photos and knowing it will spend its remaining life on my dedicated St Barth book shelf.

 

[amyb]

Tonight I am happy to report that the beginning history reported in the early portion of the book is fascinating and filled with names of people and places so many of us know oh so well.

I will try not to spoil the thrilling discovery you will enjoy upon reading this book for yourselves. An pleasant read even though the letters and type font leans heavily to the small side.

 

[cec1]

Tonight I am happy to report that the beginning history reported in the early portion of the book is fascinating and filled with names of people and places so many of us know oh so well.

I will try not to spoil the thrilling discovery you will enjoy upon reading this book for yourselves. An pleasant read even though the letters and type font leans heavily to the small side.

Mixed input! I'm sure that subsequent chapters -- small or large type -- will offer more food for thought!

 

[amyb]

To go back to the 1600s and see the early settlers names such as Magras, Greaux, Ledee, and Leplace blew me away! Talk about island roots. To note the flags of nations that once ruled here,. Swedish, Spanish, French, British and nowadays see St Barth unfurl its very own banner is a thrill.

I got to appreciate the daring do of pilot and rascal while reading about early buccaneer Remy de Haenen as he set his eyes on a grass plateau and dared to land his small plane after the sheep got turned aside…pure joy as stories unfold. Input from past leader Bruno Magras brings in terrific insights.

I have heard these stories over the last 35 plus years during my SBH visits and I look forward to picking up the narrative where I left off last night.

 

[MichaelG]

Tonight I am happy to report that the beginning history reported in the early portion of the book is fascinating and filled with names of people and places so many of us know oh so well.

I will try not to spoil the thrilling discovery you will enjoy upon reading this book for yourselves. A pleasant read even though the letters and type font leans heavily to the small side.

So glad you are one of the very first readers, Amy, as I have long enjoyed reading you here.