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In Volume 2, our heros tale reaches a crucial turning point. But what fate befell the other boat? Hugh and Helga find themselves aboard a small vessel, seemingly bound for Australia, despite the perils of the open sea. With the coastline far behind them, the couple embarks on an unexpected adventure filled with uncertainty and discovery.

In a seafaring Cornish family, young Hugh Tregarthen feels the pull of the ocean, yet he yearns for a path that diverges from family tradition. Despite his mothers concerns, he embraces the vital role of coxswain for a lifeboat, a position that stirs both pride and worry in her heart. One fateful morning, as he prepares to board his beloved boat, Janet, his mother shares a chilling dream that leaves a lingering sense of dread. Hugh dismisses her fears with a laugh, but little does he know—sometimes, dreams have a way of becoming reality. - Summary by Lynne Thompson

Many fantasize about dramatically changing their lives - living in accordance with their ideals rather than the exigencies of job, bills, and possessions. William Powers actually does it. Here, his family, with baby in tow, searches for balance, community, and happiness in a small town in Bolivia. They build an adobe house, plant a prolific orchard and organic garden, and weave their life into a community of permaculturists, bio-builders, artists, and creative businesspeople. Can this Transition Town succeed in the face of encroaching North American capitalism?