{"product_id":"spotlight-on-holland-america-line-frank-shumard-9798246425503","title":"Spotlight on Holland America Line Volume 2: Another Tongue In Cheek View","description":"Spotlight on Holland America Line - Volume Two\u003cp\u003e\u003cb\u003eAnother Tongue-in-Cheek View\u003c\/b\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003eWhat really keeps a cruise ship running?\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003eIs it the engines? The bridge? The schedules? The carefully choreographed ballet of luggage, laundry, and late-night coffee?\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003eYes.\u003cbr\u003eBut it's also people.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003eAfter more than 18 years of sailing with Holland America Line, Frank N. Shumard has developed a habit of noticing the things most passengers never see-and asking questions most people don't think to ask. \u003ci\u003eSpotlight on Holland America Line, Volume Two\u003c\/i\u003e continues his affectionate, behind-the-scenes exploration of life at sea, shining a light on the systems, specialties, and quietly heroic professionals who turn floating cities into unforgettable experiences.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003eThis isn't a glossy brochure or a corporate handbook. It's a curious passenger's guided tour through shipboard life, filled with real-world observations, unexpected insights, and stories collected in coffee lines, corridors, and the occasional bar stool. Along the way, Frank explores everything from housekeeping logistics and maintenance marvels to galley wizardry and medical miracles-always with humor, respect, and an appreciation for the human side of cruising.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003eWritten with warmth, curiosity, and a steady dose of tongue-in-cheek commentary, this volume blends accurate, fact-based insight with entertaining storytelling. Some characters are combined, a few timelines are nudged for narrative flow, and the funny parts are absolutely on purpose.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003eWhether you're a seasoned cruiser, a first-time passenger, or simply fascinated by how massive ships manage to glide across oceans while feeding thousands of people three times a day, \u003ci\u003eSpotlight on Holland America Line - Volume Two\u003c\/i\u003e offers a fresh perspective on what really happens beyond the railings.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003eCome aboard for another look behind the scenes-where professionalism meets personality, logistics meets laughter, and every voyage has a story.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cb\u003eAuthor:\u003c\/b\u003e Frank Shumard\u003cbr\u003e\u003cb\u003eISBN-13:\u003c\/b\u003e 9798246425503\u003cbr\u003e\u003cb\u003ePublisher:\u003c\/b\u003e Independently Published\u003cbr\u003e\u003cb\u003eLanguage:\u003c\/b\u003e English\u003cbr\u003e\u003cb\u003ePublished:\u003c\/b\u003e 01\/31\/2026\u003cbr\u003e\u003cb\u003ePages:\u003c\/b\u003e 218\u003cbr\u003e\u003cb\u003eFormat:\u003c\/b\u003e Paperback\u003cbr\u003e\u003cb\u003eWeight:\u003c\/b\u003e 0.57lbs\u003cbr\u003e\u003cb\u003eSize:\u003c\/b\u003e 8.50h x 5.50w x 0.46d","brand":"Frank Shumard","offers":[{"title":"Paperback","offer_id":48174865711359,"sku":"9798246425503","price":19.95,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0662\/2982\/9887\/files\/img_68704b6f-d7dc-4371-9972-cda5da0429ae.jpg?v=1771331030","url":"https:\/\/www.whiterainbookhouse.com\/products\/spotlight-on-holland-america-line-frank-shumard-9798246425503","provider":"WR Book House","version":"1.0","type":"link"}