Driftwood: Stories from the Margarita Road -- Anthony Lee Head

A "BEST BOOKS OF 2020" WINNER KIRKUS REVIEWSWINNER "BEST FIRST BOOK 2021" INDIE REVIEW DISCOVERY AWARDS<p> </p><strong>If You've Ever Dreamed of Running Away to Paradise, <em>Driftwood </em>Will Spark Your Secret Wanderlust</strong><p> </p><p>This captivating book follows modern-day nomads escaping the rat race in search of a fresh start. Fleeing boredom, bad marriages, and dead-end jobs, these adventurers wander south to Playa Paraiso-a lush, unspoiled village on Mexico's idyllic Caribbean coast. There they find the unpredictable, hedonistic, and sometimes frightening world of the tropics.</p><p> </p><p>At the center of this extraordinary group is Poppa, the irreverent and savvy owner of the local beach bar. As he tries to make sense of his own vagabond existence, he offers his fellow expats booze, advice, and the occasional helping hand. It is Poppa who tells the tales of these intriguing runaways, as together they encounter true loves, vicious drug dealers, charming rogues, clueless do-gooders, and a devastating hurricane.</p><p> </p><p><strong>Against a backdrop of stunning blue water and endless white sand, they experience the heart's tug of war between the need for a place to call home and the desire for the freedom to roam.</strong></p><p> </p><p>Author Anthony Lee Head is very familiar with the dream of living in paradise portrayed in Driftwood: Stories from the Margarita Road</em>. After leaving a long career as a San Francisco trial lawyer, he moved to Playa del Ca