The Purser A Novel of Life at Sea eBook Walter Aschiero
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"A cruise ship is a miniature world, a microcosm of every art and science known to humankind. We might easily assume she epitomizes our conquest over the laws of nature. Surely such an impressive being must be capable of imposing herself upon the whims of creation. We are awed by her vastness. We consider ourselves her privileged companions. We rejoice in her intimacy. Then, one day, we go out on deck and see our noble lady humbly plowing her way across a rolling sea, fluttering like a toy boat in a pond. It is then we realize that we are but an insignificant speck at the mercy of a vast ocean." (p. 84)
"Passenger ships rarely get caught in heavy weather. Thanks to radar we can maneuver around local storms, and thanks to weather services we can keep away from the major ones—something cities cannot do. The only bad experience I’ve had was during a transatlantic crossing on a voyage from dry dock in Bremerhaven, Germany. We were headed for the Caribbean with an empty ship—an eerie experience in itself. Steaming out of the English Channel into the North Atlantic, we were met by a gale of sixty-mile-per-hour winds. Twenty to thirty foot seas washed over the decks and sprayed onto the bridge. They battered the Olympia as if buffeting her for pleasure. She rolled, pitched, yawed, heaved, surged and swayed for three days and three nights until we reached the Azores. Captain Strom logged more than eighty hours on the bridge without sleep. I don’t think anyone slept much. I spent those three nights listening to the wind howling outside my porthole, the salt spray hitting with such force it sounded like metal pellets. I promised myself never again to set foot aboard ship. On the third morning we sighted the Azores silhouetted against the gray horizon. I recalled the words of the Roman writer Titus Plautus, 'There is no greater joy than that of a sailor sighting from the deep the distant land.' I agreed." (p. 106)
"The promenade deck is my favorite part of the ship. It is the only public area that doesn’t resemble a luxury hotel. I enjoy looking at the lifeboats, the varnished wood railing, the freshly greased davits, the orange life rings with the ship’s name painted in bold white letters..." (p. 108)
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Walter Aschiero began writing "The Purser" while serving as assistant purser aboard a small Finnish cruise ship in the Caribbean. He later studied at the Jovellanos Maritime Safety Center in Gijón, Spain, and at the University of Barcelona, where he obtained a Master's in Environmental Sciences. He completed environmental officer training at CSMART Academy in Almere, Netherlands, and is currently serving as environmental officer with a luxury cruise line in the Mediterranean. When not at sea he dedicates his time to scientific research, writing, watching great cinema, cycling, beach walks with a Nova Scotia Toller named Cookie, and his passion for the fine art of tea. A longtime expat, he lives in Spain and Portugal.
The Purser A Novel of Life at Sea eBook Walter Aschiero
A short story (about an hour for me) about life at sea. It really doesn’t go much into the actual day to day life but more of an over arching theme of the people and stress life at sea entails. It’s well written and interesting but doesn’t really go anywhere and the main character’s unrequited pining for Natalie does get a bit annoying. If your looking for a quick read and love the beach/sea this is a nice read.Product details
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The Purser A Novel of Life at Sea eBook Walter Aschiero Reviews
I thoroughly enjoyed the story is this book and recommend this to anyone daydreaming about heading off to sea on a cruise ship.
This light read is a well written description of what life aboard a cruise ship was like for one young man before mega-ships. The author weaves a tale around what we're lead to believe his life was like as a Purser aboard this vessel that plies the Caribbean from its Miami homeport; we see the outcome of his infatuation with a passenger early on, before he does, sadly, and we're left to ponder what might have been. Ahh, but what sweet memories...
Ok book. Have read better on same topic
Not for me, I quickly lost interest. I'd like to learn something about being a purser, this is more of a history that didn't appeal to me. Others might like it though. 3 stars
Not a bad book. A peak at what the purser does on ship and how the purser relates to others. There are some funny situations and a love story that is pretty cool.
A lovely tale of a ships purser and his cruise romance with Natalie told through a backdrop of delightful characters both crew and guests.
I enjoyed the book but after reading some other shipboard related books, the story seemed somehow incomplete. The author told me more than he showed me, to be simplistic. The characters seemed only partially filled out. That said, it was an enjoyable read and I would recommend it to anyone interested in behind the scenes activities on a ship.
A short story (about an hour for me) about life at sea. It really doesn’t go much into the actual day to day life but more of an over arching theme of the people and stress life at sea entails. It’s well written and interesting but doesn’t really go anywhere and the main character’s unrequited pining for Natalie does get a bit annoying. If your looking for a quick read and love the beach/sea this is a nice read.
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