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Don't Give Up the Ship: Finding My Father While Lost at Sea

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Mr Steinberg wrote an interesting little true tale. I especially enjoyed two sections of the book. The first section being the look into his father's past. It was well placed in the middle of the book. Until that time the only view given was of the present. I enjoy seeing how a person changes from a brave, young man to a fear-driven, elderly man. The other part I enjoyed was the dialogue between father and son. It is interested to see how they relate to each other. Some of the book is a bit slow. I found the descriptions about the boat alittle too detailed. I know there will be people who absolutely love boats and they will disagree with me. Overall story is interesting and well written.

Neil Steinberg's "Don't Give Up the Ship" is a good read, but not an easy one. If you are looking for a book which revels in syrupy emotionalism and demands little from the reader, then this is not the book. But, if you want an open and honest accounting of of an emotional journey, then this is your book. As usual for Steinberg, the book uses clear language to make its points. This isn't one of those books where you aren't sure what the author was trying to say. What I valued in the book was how Steinberg reflected on his relationship with his Dad and came away knowing more not just about himself, but also about life in general. The story about Steinberg and his father retracing his Dad's journey to Europe on a ship is far more than a travelogue. It's a journey into better understanding the human condition. Well worth reading!