Driftwood: Stories from the Margarita Road

A BEST BOOKS OF 2020 WINNER KIRKUS REVIEWSWINNER BEST FIRST BOOK 2021 INDIE REVIEW DISCOVERY AWARDSIf Youve Ever Dreamed of Running Away to Paradise Driftwood Will Spark Your Secret WanderlustThis captivating book follows modern-day nomads escaping the rat race in search of a fresh start. Fleeing boredom bad marriages and dead-end jobs these adventurers wander south to Playa Paraiso-a lush unspoiled village on Mexicos idyllic Caribbean coast. There they find the unpredictable hedonistic and sometimes frightening world of the tropics.At the center of this extraordinary group is Poppa the irreverent and savvy owner of the local beach bar. As he tries to make sense of his own vagabond existence he offers his fellow expats booze advice and the occasional helping hand. It is Poppa who tells the tales of these intriguing runaways as together they encounter true loves vicious drug dealers charming rogues clueless do-gooders and a devastating hurricane.Against a backdrop of stunning blue water and endless white sand they experience the hearts tug of war between the need for a place to call home and the desire for the freedom to roam.Author Anthony Lee Head is very familiar with the dream of living in paradise portrayed in Driftwood: Stories from the Margarita Road. After leaving a long career as a San Francisco trial lawyer he moved to Playa del Carmen Mexico where for ten years he and his wife ran a small hotel and margarita bar near the beach.Travelers wanderers explorers and dreamers alike will see themselves in these unforgettable characters all the while craving an icy boat drink on a sprawling beach. But be careful: if you stick your feet in the sand and come along on this journey you may not want to go home again.... Joseph Conrad collides with Jimmy Buffett in a journey through the dark heart of Mexicos Riviera Maya. Bob Calhoun bestselling author and journalistTruly wonderful and moving tales; the author is a writer to watch. Kirkus Reviews (starred review)Beneath the palm and balmy breezes tone a deep empathetic humanity affords each character and event vivid authenticity. Peter Coyote bestselling author and actor