Racing Through Paradise

<P><I>Racing Through Paradise</I> is the third entry in Bill Buckley’s now classic sailing trilogy.</P><P>Here the irresponsible eloquent enjoyable Buckley guides us through his beloved Azores and through the Galapagos (“the Bronx Zoo at the Equator”) about which he inclines more to Melville’s view than to Darwin’s and through places such as Johnston Atoll where mysteries and hostilities await. On a hilarious side adventure we have a memorable encounter with “The Angel of Craig’s Point.” </P><P>Along the way Buckley navigates among pleasant diversions as well as unforeseen navigational and philosophical shoals. He adroitly excerpts the candid journals of his shipmates notably that of his son Christopher himself a best-selling novelist. The fine photographs by Christopher Little illustrate throughout. When Buckley’s<I> Sealestial</I> sails finally into New Guinea we have shared a unique experience with a special breed of sailor skipper host friend and human being. </P><P></P>