The Tropics: Child of a Storm-Caught in a Rip-Hurricane Secret

by Mary Deal

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• Format: Paperback
• Language: English
• ISBN: 0595156835
• ISBN13: 9780595156832
• Release Date: January 2000
• Publisher: iUniverse
• Length: 304 Pages
• Weight: 1.08 lbs.
• Dimensions: 0.8" x 6.2" x 9.1"

Customer Reviews

Great drama in the Tropics!

Although living on the mainland, I have been a regular visitor to Kauai for many years. The love that I feel for the beauty of this island, its culture, and people is one of a growing depth. So, it was with absolute excitement that I embarked on reading Mary Deal's book, "The Tropics" in which two of the three short stories take place on Kauai. Once I began reading it, I was hooked and devoured the entire book in a few days. Ms. Deal tells stories with such beauty, passion, and insight into humanity interconnected with the broader forces of nature. An ocean storm, a riptide, and a hurricane form the drama of the elements intertwined with stories of two strong women. I am grateful for Mary Deal and her book, "The Tropics" for bringing alive such rich experiences.

Curl Up with It!

Three compelling, suspenseful, heart-warming tales! Deal's prose is as pure and welcoming as a drink from a chilled-coconut on a hot day. A fine read!

Tropical Paradise

Mary weaves a wonderful web of life, love, danger, courage and survival with consummate skill and insight. Congratulations!

A real page-turner set in an exotic location

Mary has woven a complex story, rich with interesting characters and an exotic locale. She speaks with authority about the rhythym of the islands and the waters surrounding them so there is no doubt that she's experienced them first hand. A real page-turner...I couldn't put it down!

Real Life in The Tropics

I have always wondered how the residents lived in those tropical locales I'd visited. If this book gives us some examples, then I'd have to say that daily life in "The Tropics" is both exciting and dangerous. The author has done a magnificent job of portraying everyday life for her characters in the islands. Her writing style flows. Once I began to read, I finished the book in two evenings, then re-read it again. Wonderful! I'm ready for this author's next book.