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How to Conquer Boredom and Live to Tell the Tale
It was a case of wherever I went, trouble was sure to follow. Or was it more a case of, wherever there’s trouble, I was sure to follow?
I was more than ready to believe that I had a sign of epic proportions tattooed to my forehead, and it read – ‘Hi, I’m looking for trouble, please can you help me find it?’ Because to be honest, what else could it possibly be that puts me in positions like this. Was it just fate, dumb luck or plain old bad karma? Not quite sure actually, but whatever it was, I had it, and I had it bad.
And because I am Ariel Atkins dammit, there was no way in hell I was letting this go. Not now - not ever!
I was more than ready to believe that I had a sign of epic proportions tattooed to my forehead, and it read – ‘Hi, I’m looking for trouble, please can you help me find it?’ Because to be honest, what else could it possibly be that puts me in positions like this. Was it just fate, dumb luck or plain old bad karma? Not quite sure actually, but whatever it was, I had it, and I had it bad.
And because I am Ariel Atkins dammit, there was no way in hell I was letting this go. Not now - not ever!
340 pages, Kindle Edition
First published February 26, 2014
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August 26, 2016
I was recently introduced to the writings of Vicki Wilson via the first book in this series, ‘How to Start Living or Die Trying’. The title intrigued me, but it wasn’t clear to me what the book’s genre was. In some ways, that added to the mystique. So I blindly dived in and started reading only to find myself completely immersed in the story of Ariel Atkins. Ariel, as it goes, is an intriguing woman with a tortured past. Her tale of an abused woman trying to put back the pieces of her life together is one that is both riveting and inspiring.
In this sequel, How to Conquer Boredom and Live to Tell the Tale, we pick up the story from where the last one left off. Ariel has taken a hiatus from her home in New York City to join her movie star boyfriend Nathan Norman while on location shooting a film in Savannah, Georgia.
As one would expect with Ariel, this seemingly innocent trip turns out to be anything but. Within just a few days of arriving in Savannah, Ariel finds a way to get herself into a boatload of trouble with a capital ‘T’. Fortunately, Ariel is far from a helpless damsel-in-distress and once again shows her mettle in navigating some treacherous events.
I’d have to say that although this book is not filled with as many nail-biting scenes as the first book, it’s as good, if not better than its predecessor. In fact, I’d say it’s a more beautiful story—even poetic in nature at times—and capped off by an equally beautiful and moving denouement. There were events in this book that really got to me and I found myself moved to tears. This book was a much-needed reminder for me of the power of storytelling and the world is a better place for its existence.
I highly recommend this book to readers who enjoy a well-written, moving tale of true love, survival, and rebirth. I rarely give 5 stars to any book, but I can think of few books that moved me as much as this one did. I will definitely revisit this book in the future and encourage readers to give this series a try. Looking forward to seeing what else this very talented author has up her sleeve.
4.5 Stars rounded up to a 5.
In this sequel, How to Conquer Boredom and Live to Tell the Tale, we pick up the story from where the last one left off. Ariel has taken a hiatus from her home in New York City to join her movie star boyfriend Nathan Norman while on location shooting a film in Savannah, Georgia.
As one would expect with Ariel, this seemingly innocent trip turns out to be anything but. Within just a few days of arriving in Savannah, Ariel finds a way to get herself into a boatload of trouble with a capital ‘T’. Fortunately, Ariel is far from a helpless damsel-in-distress and once again shows her mettle in navigating some treacherous events.
I’d have to say that although this book is not filled with as many nail-biting scenes as the first book, it’s as good, if not better than its predecessor. In fact, I’d say it’s a more beautiful story—even poetic in nature at times—and capped off by an equally beautiful and moving denouement. There were events in this book that really got to me and I found myself moved to tears. This book was a much-needed reminder for me of the power of storytelling and the world is a better place for its existence.
I highly recommend this book to readers who enjoy a well-written, moving tale of true love, survival, and rebirth. I rarely give 5 stars to any book, but I can think of few books that moved me as much as this one did. I will definitely revisit this book in the future and encourage readers to give this series a try. Looking forward to seeing what else this very talented author has up her sleeve.
4.5 Stars rounded up to a 5.
December 14, 2014
Another book by Vicki Wilson! Well done! I couldn't put it down. I love how true this book is to all that is female and human and "life", yet allowing ample opportunity for fantasizing. Really an enjoyable, easy to read relaxing book. Enjoyed the South African bits.
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