Sailing to Hemingway's Cuba

by Dave Schaefer

The color, mystique and irrepressible spirit of Cuba come alive as the author sails to the old haunts of his lifelong hero, Ernest Hemmingway.

288 pages, Paperback

First published October 1, 2000

Reviews

[Barbara · Rating 5 out of 5]

A factual account of the author's trip to sail to Cuba and visit all the places Hemingway frequented. His story entails all the tribulations a sailor undergoes with making a long voyage, the places he holed up at along the way and people he met. Schaefer chronicle of the people in Cuba and his experience with both the government officials and locals gives insight into the communist regime. He gives a good account of HEmingway's lifestyle, wives, and daily routine while living in Cuba. Very enjoyable book and a quick read.

[Lorraine Sulick-Morecraft · Rating 2 out of 5]

A trip down the ICW from VT to FL then a wait in the Keys for approval to sail to Havana. The allure of Hemingway's exploits in Cuba?