The book cover reminds us of the childhood paper boat we made and escorted in a water puddle formed after rainfall! A boat ride fascinated us children because we could stretch our hands to feel the water! Even if we did not know how to swim, we were not afraid to ride a boat because our teachers taught us they would not sink! In this book, the author recalls and takes the reader through various boat rides he enjoyed and the lessons he learned – about the slave trade, nature’s bounty through the coconut tree, or how it bonds newlyweds as they embark on a life journey!