Sailor and beachcomber Confessions of a life at sea, in Australia, and amid the islands of the Pacific

"Sailor and Beachcomber" by A. (Arnold) Safroni-Middleton is a memoir that paints a vivid picture of a young man’s daring escape into a life of adventure at sea, his experiences in Australia, and his encounters with island life across the Pacific. The story starts with the author's fourteen-year-old self, running away from home with stars in his eyes, ready to conquer the ocean. Instead, he finds himself battling seasickness and the brutal realities of being a young sailor on a ship headed for Australia. Amidst this harsh life, he finds friendship among his fellow sailors, dreams of making something of himself, and experiences the sting of lost love, all told with humor and a touch of longing for the past; the early journey sets the stage for a series of experiences that change him forever.