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This was an interesting concept to build a cork boat and good enough so it actually works. There is a lot of build up to the actual event. I though it interesting how he collected corks! The author does talk about his liberal leanings and his work for the Clinton administration but I just quickly leafed through that section. I thought his observations about the White House and Air Force One interesting. Overall it was a good little read about a unique idea. It is not my favorite book but certainly not my worst.

I was really looking forward to reading this book. What a concept for a book, a guy with a life long desire to collect enough wine corks to build a boat. I overlooked the author's ultra liberal political comments and the self serving comments about all his sacrifices to assemble his cork boat. But even overlooking all this, this is a poorly written book, I was glad when I finished it.

It is wonderful to see someone's obsession play out to a successful end. This book was an easy read, included honest impressions about the difficulties encountered, and introduced a wonderful cast of characters.