Surviving Paradise

<p>Surviving Paradise: the Perils and Pleasures of the Caribbean</p><p><strong>A true adventure-part memoir part novel-that takes you to the edge of the map and deep into the human experience revealing how well you think determines how well-and if-you live.</strong></p><p></p><p>When Bryan Byrd set sail for the Virgin Islands aboard a friend's 34-foot sailboat he expected sun sand and serenity. What he got was a Devil's Triangle of mayhem mystery and reckoning.</p><p></p><p>In this fast-moving and insightful auto-fiction debut <em>Surviving Paradise</em> charts a course through rogue waves dubious crewmates and a cascade of human and equipment breakdowns-with a captain full of bluster and a siren whose love is as turbulent as the sea. Byrd's sharp wit and fearless introspection turn each port into a mirror every misadventure into a lesson and every night sky into questions daring to be answered.</p><p></p><p><strong>But this isn't just a sailing story.</strong></p><p></p><p>It's a deeper journey for readers who crave more from their books:</p><ul><li>A travel extravaganza infused with humor and unexpected romance</li><li>A philosophical exploration of risk reinvention and resilience</li><li>A you are there immersion into the Caribbean's raw beauty</li><li>A beach read that lingers long after the tide goes out</li></ul><p><em>It's risky and risqué poetic and profound-equal parts escape and enlightenment.</em></p><p></p><p>Whether you're a sailor a seeker or simply tired of stories that play it safe this is a book that pushes boundaries and rewards the leap. It's rooted in truth but liberated by fiction.</p><p></p><p><strong>Perfect for fans of travel adventures memoir/fiction and smart storytelling that leaves a mark.</strong></p><p></p>