How to Build a Tin Canoe: Confessions of an Old Salt

by Robb White

The wooden-boat builder provides a memoir of his life spent in and around boats, from his childhood exploring the Gulf Coast of Florida to his stint on a barge on the North Gulf Intracoastal Waterway.

240 pages, Hardcover

First published May 14, 2003

About the author

This is an author page for Robb White IV.

Reviews

[Mary Whisner · Rating 2 out of 5]

I enjoyed the first half dozen chapters but grew tired of the author's fondness for his own cantankerousness.

[Teri Pre · Rating 5 out of 5]

What a fun listen! It's narrated by the author, Robb White. It's almost a stream of consciousness book without much plot but the things he said made me laugh so many times! In one sentence, he's talking about how a book he's had for a long time was "about half used up". In the next sentence, he uses the same statement about his wife!!! :D It's pretty short, only about 5 1/2 hours and it would be perfect for a road trip

[Nolan · Rating 5 out of 5]

One of my favorite audio books and an absolutely incredible memoir. It's the closest thing to hearing the old guy at a bar tell you his stories. The childhood chapters are stunning. No clue about any of the boat terms but it's enjoyable all the same. Such an awesome perspective and memoir

[Talya Boerner · Rating 4 out of 5]

Enjoyable book of essays about the author’s life spent around the Florida gulf. I especially enjoyed the nostalgic stories of his wild and free childhood. What a fun and easy summer read.

[Deborah McKown · Rating 5 out of 5]

Loved it

[Martin · Rating 5 out of 5]

Incredible book.

[Scott Charlson · Rating 5 out of 5]

A most-excellent read.