{"product_id":"among-the-multihulls-volume-two-9780972146166","title":"Among the Multihulls: Volume Two","description":"\u003cb\u003eEnjoy Part 2 of the Historic\u003cbr\u003e Saga \u0026amp; Nautical Life-Journey Of\u003cbr\u003e Multihull Designer Jim Brown\u003c\/b\u003e \u003cp\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cb\u003eEmbracing his role of \"cockpit storyteller,\" \u003cbr\u003eJim Brown continues sharing how \"multihulls happened to him\" \u003cbr\u003eso we'll have these tales for ourselves \u003cbr\u003eand future generations of multihullers\u003c\/b\u003e \u003cp\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e In this second volume ... the Brown family \"swallows the anchor\" in the American South and suffers reverse culture shock. Sons Steven and Russell go on to build their own boats and sail to faraway places. Wife Jo Anna expands her career helping children with learning difficulties. Jim becomes a global \"Johnny Appleseed\" -- spreading his practical know-how knowledge of modern trimarans, catamarans and proas. And the Browns enjoys some spectacular multihull crusing experiences to boot. \u003cp\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e Travel with Jim as he helps indigenous peoples in Africa, the Philippines and the Pacific Islands create modern workboats to try and solve their economic challenges. Sail with him to exotic and beautiful locals ... from Canada to Cuba. And meet unforgettable (and sometimes downright incredible) sailors, adventurers, friends, indigenous peoples, various eklectic folks and assorted characters along the way. \u003cp\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e Truly remarkable tales from an amazing life among boats -- especially multihulls. After finishing certain portions of this book you'll probably find yourself saying, \"Wow ... you're never gonna believe what I just read,\" to anybody who will listen  \u003cp\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e Jim Brown is easily one of the most celebrated figures in the 20th century's modern multihull movement. And after reading this first volume of this memoir, you'll feel like you've come to know the man in the same way you know a personal friend. \u003cp\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e Many memoirs are meant to embellish the \"life work\" of the author, which often means playing loose with the truth about the past, being selective about what \"facts\" to include (and which ones to bury) and producing an endless amount of \"positive spin\" meant to always put the writer in a positive light. \u003cp\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e Not so with this memoir. \u003cp\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e If anything, Jim Brown tries hard to separate facts from fiction, and offers a deeply personal account that includes notable mistakes (both career and personal) in the midst of many great moments throughout his life. For this reason alone, his memoir is destined to forever endear him to its readers ... including you  \u003cp\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cbr\u003e","brand":"Bookspecs Publishing","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":50461626695954,"sku":"9780972146166","price":10.99,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0831\/4771\/8930\/files\/img_59fb8853-57c0-49cb-a9a2-c7e5a8ec5615.jpg?v=1730072681","url":"https:\/\/surprise-castle.myshopify.com\/products\/among-the-multihulls-volume-two-9780972146166","provider":"Surprise Castle","version":"1.0","type":"link"}