INVITATION TO BOOK SIGNING
SOME REACTIONS:
1. I just read your introduction in Yachting and both cried and laughed. Can’t wait for the book. Some years back, my wife and I talked with you about Meridian. We have always loved your designs. T.W.
2. Your books arrived yesterday and I spent most of last night reading after dinner. I’m one of those that reads and doesn’t look at pictures — I don’t even turn the pages to look ahead at pictures, as that’s cheating.
Very nicely done book, funny in parts, sensitive and warm in others, and full of wisdom throughout. It’s obvious from your book that you love your creations, are passionate about the quest for quality, derive immense enjoyment from what you do and have great respect for the people who worked with you.
Bottom line is your book exceeded my expectations, which were high — KUDOS! P.S.
3. Chuck, Your book is beautifully laid out, with fantastic photographs. I hope my Dad will be thrilled with the book, and your comments. P.T.
4. A marvelous story, engagingly narrated with good humor and that great joy of being on the water. Bravo!
5. A fine book, written with at least some of the “I wish I had’s” that too many autobiographers overlook. W. T.
6. What a great pleasure to receive your magnum opus. I have found the sections on your early life- both personal and professional- especially rewarding, as well as your reflections on the future of yacht design and construction.
At any rate, I just want to add my congratulations to the rising tide of kudos washing your way. The book is stunning in every respect, and will be treasured by your friends and admirers. J. C.
7. The book is absolutely gorgeous – well done! J. S.
8. The book arrived yesterday and it is FANTASTIC! J. F.
9. Really, it’s an absolute pleasure to read. Often books like this lean to the technical/Socratic (Bob Perry’s book — while excellent — does that); yours is just very honest, and it compliments and pays tribute to so many others. Really nice. P. S.
10. I truly enjoyed your book’s exceptionally competent discussion of the key aspects of yacht design, and of the equally important, but often ignored design and construction details. This book surely is a treasure chest for everyone messing about in boats! W. R.
11. I thought your book was extremely well done. I read it cover to cover and even looked at all the pictures. I cannot think of any way you could have improved it. I expected no less from someone who has spent their career focusing on detail and perfection. You have no idea of the joy we get when spending time on our Justine (hull #12) Arcadia. Fads come and go but your designs will stand the test of time. Enjoy your retirement. If your painting skills are as good as your design skills you will be the next Monet. D.G.
12. Your beautiful tome arrived in good order yesterday. It will be my #1 Xmas present to a few special family/friends this year. Beautifully done, and full of “pearls!”
Congratulations, my friend. This is a “must have” for all aficianodos of sailing and good taste! T. C.
13. ”Man asheghe ketabe shomam, ketabi besyar ziba va tahsin anguiz ast. Tabrik”
“Or….I love your book; it is quite beautiful and wonderful! Congratulations!”
A. K.
