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Press Lynn Peterson, BookReview.com "This ForeWord Magazine Book of the Year Finalist managed to intrigue and engage in the first page and didn't let up until the last word. Highly recommended." Laurel Johnson, Midwest Book Review "Darrin DuFord is a modern-day Herodotus." John L. Hoh, Jr., BookIdeas.com "Once you start reading, this talented storytelling spins, weaves and pulls you through the book." Comments by Lowell Thomas Journalism Competition Judges on silver medal winner Is There a Hole in the Boat? "DuFord introduces us to the people of Panama, and he does it hilariously and most perceptively." Eric Jackson, The Panama News "I consider this little book an exceptional, fun read and highly recommend it." Kaye Trout's Book Reviews and The Midwest Book Review "an engaging read." Terry South, Quality Book Reviews "...a true, up close and personal picture of another world -- one full of vivacious human spirit, mouth-watering odors and vibrant color." Sue Vogan, BookPleasures "Whether or not you are planning a trip to Panama, Is There a Hole in the Boat? is a worthwhile read. Darrin DuFord brings a country and its people to life, and in the process tells some very good stories." Alex McGilvery, Armchair Interviews "DuFord is a talented travel writer, and does a good job of mixing political/social context with human observation." Levi Asher, Literary Kicks "Darrin DuFord's tales of wanderlust provide an invigorating read.... DuFord's powers of description glow with a precision that creates flashes of images in the mind's eye, making this as visually stunning and creatively intoxicating. I can highly recommend this to you if you enjoy culinary adventures and vivid descriptions of exotic locales." Rebecca Johnson, The Rebecca Review "Mr. DuFord has a style of writing that brings the landscape to life and makes even the most questionable meal, such as bush rat, sound delicious....If you are interested in travel or other cultures, add Is There a Hole in the Boat? to your reading list. You will not be disappointed." Lisa Kisner, ReaderViews.com Past Interviews Feb 2007: Queens Courier, February 22, 2007 Dec 2006: Travel Hub Radio Awards "Showdown at the West Esplanade Canal" won a silver medal (Travel and Food category) in the 2010 Solas Awards. "Subdued by Street Vendors" won a silver medal (Travel and Food category) in the 2009 Solas Awards. "The Comb of Rebellion" and "The Peanut Fiends of Guayaquil" won a bronze medal (Funny Travel category) and an honorable mention, repectively, in the 2008 Solas Awards. Is There a Hole in the Boat? won the silver medal in the 2007 Lowell Thomas Journalism Competition, held by the Society of American Travel Writers Foundation. Is There a Hole in the Boat? was chosen as a finalist for ForeWord Magazine's 2006 Book of the Year Award. |
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