This book depicts the life of a young man as a merchant seaman. It recalls his turbulent life on the high seas that included several fights- and seeing the murder of his best friend. Read the shocking aftermath of that murder.He tells of the many interesting countries that he visited, and what it was like interacting with the people. Larry also writes about the many women that he met and his relationships with them.He talks about his involvement with drugs and gambling, and the wonderful times during Mardi Gras in Rio de Janeiro. The book also talks about how he and others survived the many devastating storms at sea, and why he could not return home when he was told about the death of his first young wife.