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“Full of humor and insight, Mangoes easily reminds a reader of some of the true pleasures of travel — and how travel writing at its best indisputably pleasures the reader.”
—The Washington Times
“Thanks to the author’s graceful prose and self-deprecating humour . . . [this is] a beguiling winter break.”
—Maclean’s
“Vanderhoof’s account of the trip bursts with sunshine and interesting people.”
—National Post
“The language positively sings.”
—The Globe and Mail
“Gracefully written and poignant. . . a splendid adventure, engagingly told.”
—Explore Magazine
“The book’s a gently passionate story. . . captured in writing so engrossing it often seems you’re witnessing their journey, not just reading about it. . . . Delicious.”
—Winnipeg Free Press
“Finely crafted…portraits that prompt us to see and to yearn: what travel writing is all about.”
—Kirkus Reviews
—The Washington Times
“Thanks to the author’s graceful prose and self-deprecating humour . . . [this is] a beguiling winter break.”
—Maclean’s
“Vanderhoof’s account of the trip bursts with sunshine and interesting people.”
—National Post
“The language positively sings.”
—The Globe and Mail
“Gracefully written and poignant. . . a splendid adventure, engagingly told.”
—Explore Magazine
“The book’s a gently passionate story. . . captured in writing so engrossing it often seems you’re witnessing their journey, not just reading about it. . . . Delicious.”
—Winnipeg Free Press
“Finely crafted…portraits that prompt us to see and to yearn: what travel writing is all about.”
—Kirkus Reviews
Book Description
Under the Tuscan Sun meets the wide-open sea . . . An Embarrassment of Mangoes is a delicious chronicle of leaving the type-A lifestyle behind -- and discovering the seductive secrets of life in the Caribbean.
Who hasn’t fantasized about chucking the job, saying goodbye to the rat race, and escaping to some exotic destination in search of sun, sand, and a different way of life? Canadians Ann Vanderhoof and her husband, Steve did just that.
In the mid 1990s, they were driven, forty-something professionals who were desperate for a break from their deadline-dominated, career-defined lives. So they quit their jobs, rented out their house, moved onto a 42-foot sailboat called Receta (“recipe,” in Spanish), and set sail for the Caribbean on a two-year voyage of culinary and cultural discovery.
In lavish detail that will have you packing your swimsuit and dashing for the airport, Vanderhoof describes the sun-drenched landscapes, enchanting characters and mouthwatering tastes that season their new lifestyle. Come along for the ride and be seduced by Caribbean rhythms as she and Steve sip rum with their island neighbors, hike lush rain forests, pull their supper out of the sea, and adapt to life on “island time.”
Exchanging business clothes for bare feet, they drop anchor in 16 countries -- 47 individual islands -- where they explore secluded beaches and shop lively local markets. Along the way, Ann records the delectable dishes they encounter -- from cracked conch in the Bahamas to curried lobster in Grenada, from Dominican papaya salsa to classic West Indian rum punch -- and incorporates these enticing recipes into the text so that readers can participate in the adventure.
Almost as good as making the journey itself, An Embarrassment of Mangoes is an intimate account that conjures all the irresistible beauty and bounty from the Bahamas to Trinidad -- and just may compel you to make a rash decision that will land you in paradise.
From the Hardcover edition.
Who hasn’t fantasized about chucking the job, saying goodbye to the rat race, and escaping to some exotic destination in search of sun, sand, and a different way of life? Canadians Ann Vanderhoof and her husband, Steve did just that.
In the mid 1990s, they were driven, forty-something professionals who were desperate for a break from their deadline-dominated, career-defined lives. So they quit their jobs, rented out their house, moved onto a 42-foot sailboat called Receta (“recipe,” in Spanish), and set sail for the Caribbean on a two-year voyage of culinary and cultural discovery.
In lavish detail that will have you packing your swimsuit and dashing for the airport, Vanderhoof describes the sun-drenched landscapes, enchanting characters and mouthwatering tastes that season their new lifestyle. Come along for the ride and be seduced by Caribbean rhythms as she and Steve sip rum with their island neighbors, hike lush rain forests, pull their supper out of the sea, and adapt to life on “island time.”
Exchanging business clothes for bare feet, they drop anchor in 16 countries -- 47 individual islands -- where they explore secluded beaches and shop lively local markets. Along the way, Ann records the delectable dishes they encounter -- from cracked conch in the Bahamas to curried lobster in Grenada, from Dominican papaya salsa to classic West Indian rum punch -- and incorporates these enticing recipes into the text so that readers can participate in the adventure.
Almost as good as making the journey itself, An Embarrassment of Mangoes is an intimate account that conjures all the irresistible beauty and bounty from the Bahamas to Trinidad -- and just may compel you to make a rash decision that will land you in paradise.
From the Hardcover edition.
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4.0 out of 5 stars
I love to sail,
By Guzzlup (Moose Jaw, Saskatchewan Canada) - See all my reviews
This review is from: An Embarrassment of Mangoes (Paperback)
By reading this book I have now found out I love to sail; but only on the pages of Ann's book. You feel like you are right there with her and Steve on their trip. The only good thing is you don't get seasick from reading of the rough waters. But you also miss out on the tropical weather and food/drinks. If I had the money, this book would encourage me to take a break from the everyday hassels of day to day living and just sail away. If only we were all this courageous and just take off for two years. Thank heavens Ann was willing to share parts of the journey with us. This book is an easy read, but definately worth it. No crime or violence to speak of...what a pleasure.
5.0 out of 5 stars
Loved it, and did you know there's a 2nd book?,
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This review is from: An Embarrassment of Mangoes (Paperback)
I loved this book. Reading it in the winter was a perfect break from harsh Canadian winter. I am a real book lover, and seldom say this about any book: I was sorry when the book ended!Good news! Ten years after this book was written, Ann, Steve, Dingis and all your favourite characters are back for another adventure. The book is called "The Spice Necklace" also by Ann Vanderhoof, and is available on Amazon.ca. Loved it too, and couldn't finish the book without trying at least a few of the recipes. Yum!
5.0 out of 5 stars
Loved it - an inspiration!,
By DJ "mommy2be42" (Toronto) - See all my reviews
This review is from: An Embarrassment of Mangoes (Paperback)
I can only hope to experience Ann's amazing sailing adventure one day. This is a fantastic book - just delicious, and an excellent 'armchair travel' read. Her writing is outstanding - you will see all the shades of green and blue of the ocean, feel the warm breeze, taste the curried lobster (and Demon Rum!), smell the fresh mangoes, hear the beat of the bongo drum... I will read this again whenever I need to 'escape' to the south.
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