Publication date UK format 10/10/22 book 288 pages
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Synopsis
An ex-yacht chef uncovers the dark reality of life at sea. By the age of twenty-two, Melanie is ticking life’s boxes as if filling in a routine survey. Good grades at school? Check. Reliable university degree? Check. Steady graduate job? Check. Her two feet are planted firmly on solid ground; her life to date perfectly mirrors society’s expectations. That is until she finds herself plunged into the superyacht industry, like an ice cube thrown into a cut crystal glass of the finest whisky, having stepped foot on a boat just three times before. Not only is she required to learn how to run, sail, and race a multi-million-pound yacht on the job, she is forced to adapt to a wholly unnatural life afloat, largely confined to a bunk bed, crammed galley, and live-in colleagues. Oh, and to devise, develop, and deliver fine dining menus for some of the wealthiest people on the planet. No biggie. From the Mediterranean to the Caribbean to the Arctic she cruises, visiting places many can only dream of, orienting herself in an environment few have the opportunity to observe. But while her culinary knowledge evolves and her on-board responsibilities grow, the world as she knows it begins to close in. The depth of the ocean no longer phases her; it’s the darkness inside which she fears. Behind Ocean Lines is a deeply personal account of a deterioration in mental health against a backdrop of opulence. It is, shockingly, not an anomaly in the industry. It is about time the public is told.
My Review
This is a great read that I thoroughly enjoyed reading. I tried desperately to finish this book off in one afternoon but didn't get to finish it before bed time gutted. But I was up early to finish it off. This book was very interesting. There was so difficult moments for the author and I commend her for allowing us to read and learn from her story. She has definitely lived a very interesting life. I found it funny they way she became a yacht chef. Especially when she confesses not being the greatest cook. It was so interesting reading about cooking at sea and learing just how hard it is. I loved reading about all the interesting shopping trips and all the different foods. I thought it was great that this book contains a number of recipes with interesting means to measure the ingredients. I definitely learnt a fair bit from reading this book and would love to read more from this author. It was great that the yacht moved around warmer countries and then off season went to the Arctic so you got the best of both worlds. I definitely recommend reading this book if you love learning about being a chef on a yacht cooking for the rich and famous. Or those who love travelling the world through different jobs.
So much praise goes out to the author and publishers for bringing us this brilliant story that was very hard to put down.
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