{"product_id":"driftwood-anthony-lee-head-9781735278100","title":"Driftwood: Stories from the Margarita Road","description":"A \"BEST BOOKS OF 2020\" WINNER KIRKUS REVIEWSWINNER \"BEST FIRST BOOK 2021\" INDIE REVIEW DISCOVERY AWARDS\u003cp\u003e \u003c\/p\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eIf You've Ever Dreamed of Running Away to Paradise, \u003cem\u003eDriftwood \u003c\/em\u003eWill Spark Your Secret Wanderlust\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cp\u003e \u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003eThis captivating book follows modern-day nomads escaping the rat race in search of a fresh start. Fleeing boredom, bad marriages, and dead-end jobs, these adventurers wander south to Playa Paraiso-a lush, unspoiled village on Mexico's idyllic Caribbean coast. There they find the unpredictable, hedonistic, and sometimes frightening world of the tropics.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003e \u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003eAt the center of this extraordinary group is Poppa, the irreverent and savvy owner of the local beach bar. As he tries to make sense of his own vagabond existence, he offers his fellow expats booze, advice, and the occasional helping hand. It is Poppa who tells the tales of these intriguing runaways, as together they encounter true loves, vicious drug dealers, charming rogues, clueless do-gooders, and a devastating hurricane.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003e \u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eAgainst a backdrop of stunning blue water and endless white sand, they experience the heart's tug of war between the need for a place to call home and the desire for the freedom to roam.\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003e \u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003eAuthor Anthony Lee Head is very familiar with the dream of living in paradise portrayed in Driftwood: Stories from the Margarita Road. After leaving a long career as a San Francisco trial lawyer, he moved to Playa del Carmen, Mexico where for ten years he and his wife ran a small hotel and margarita bar near the beach.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003e \u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eTravelers, wanderers, explorers, and dreamers alike will see themselves in these unforgettable characters, all the while craving an icy boat drink on a sprawling beach.\u003c\/strong\u003e But be careful: if you stick your feet in the sand and come along on this journey, you may not want to go home again.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003e \u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003e\"... Joseph Conrad collides with Jimmy Buffett in a journey through the dark heart of Mexico's Riviera Maya.\"\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003e Bob Calhoun, bestselling author and journalist\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003e \u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003e\"Truly wonderful and moving tales; the author is a writer to watch.\"\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003e Kirkus Reviews (starred review)\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003e \u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003e\"Beneath the 'palm and balmy breezes' tone, a deep, empathetic humanity affords each character and event vivid authenticity.\"\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003e Peter Coyote, bestselling author and actor\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cb\u003eAuthor:\u003c\/b\u003e Anthony Lee Head\u003cbr\u003e\u003cb\u003eISBN-10:\u003c\/b\u003e 1735278106\u003cbr\u003e\u003cb\u003eISBN-13:\u003c\/b\u003e 9781735278100\u003cbr\u003e\u003cb\u003ePublisher:\u003c\/b\u003e Luna Blue Books\u003cbr\u003e\u003cb\u003eLanguage:\u003c\/b\u003e English\u003cbr\u003e\u003cb\u003ePublished:\u003c\/b\u003e 10\/10\/2020\u003cbr\u003e\u003cb\u003ePages:\u003c\/b\u003e 274\u003cbr\u003e\u003cb\u003eFormat:\u003c\/b\u003e Paperback\u003cbr\u003e\u003cb\u003eWeight:\u003c\/b\u003e 0.71lbs\u003cbr\u003e\u003cb\u003eSize:\u003c\/b\u003e 8.50h x 5.50w x 0.58d\u003cbr\u003e\u003cb\u003eAward:\u003c\/b\u003e Benjamin Franklin Award - Gold Medal Winner","brand":"Anthony Lee Head","offers":[{"title":"Paperback","offer_id":48175461368063,"sku":"9781735278100","price":15.95,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0662\/2982\/9887\/files\/img_857a715d-892a-4019-a0cc-c68740feb040.jpg?v=1771333872","url":"https:\/\/www.whiterainbookhouse.com\/products\/driftwood-anthony-lee-head-9781735278100","provider":"WR Book House","version":"1.0","type":"link"}