Life Skills

Athletic outdoor type good cook good with people wanted for work on the canals....Newly not engaged and suddenly out of work Julia Fairfax needs a new direction. The classified ad that catches her eye sends her on a delightful hilarious adventure along the English canals on a rickety old hotel boat. Among the twists and turns Julia encountersa passel of persnickety guests an irritating ex-boyfriend the challenges of cooking in a galley kitchen the size of a closet and a whole lot of rattling tea cups. Add some frighteningly narrow bridges to steer through and you''ve got the makings of an unforgettable journey.Part romp part romance part step-by-step guide to how not to see England''s scenic canals Life Skills will delight fans of intelligent romantic comedy as well as anyone looking for a few tips on staying afloat.