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Time and Tide: A Walk Through Nantucket (Crown Journeys)

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Frank Conroy speaks from the heart. Nantucket Island has gone through some dramatic changes in
the last 30 years, most not for the better. For some of us that still live here, it`s wonderful to be able to read and remember those times when the Island felt like a place of sanctuary from all else. The stories give the reader the felling that the Grey Lady`s Skirt has been torn but her sole has not been touched.
Thank you Mr. Conroy
A Chef from the Rock

I just started this book this morning and am almost done. It made me nostalgic for my old home, the way it used to be, yes, but for those of us who have had to leave Nantucket for one reason or another, it will always be a wonderful place. Reading it I feel like I am on a wonderful visit home. It's one of those books you don't want to end but at the same time can't put down!

I'm one of the author's three sons, so I won't pretend to be unbiased. But listen, this book is great, empirically speaking. Dad light-heartedly provides a fun and fascinating window into the small island so many of us love.

I'm a sucker for anything about Nantucket. Even tho I was there only once, I loved it & I always wanted to return. But listening to this book (audio version), I realized it has already changed too much for me. However those who remember Nantucket with a yearning will enjoy this walk thru the island, hearing the author's experiences with fishing and boats, children and beaches, the towns...and parking places. There are other aspects I will not reveal for it is a short tale and you should read it for yourself.

Do you love islands and water? If so, I highly recommend this book.

I thoroughly enjoyed this book. I would give it 5 stars if it had been longer and covered more topics. What is there is great.

I enjoy Frank's writing very much. Strongly recommended by my French girl friend. Yes, even French likes him.