I am the protagonist of the short stories in this book, which are based on a wide variety of life experiences accumulated along a long life-path. I hope the reader will discover commonality between myself and themselves, journeying together through the contradictions and themes of our lives which make up the rich tapestry of all I have experienced.
I have sailed in the ship of life to many ports in my mind and I have written my 67 most exciting and most poignant true stories that have made up my personal evolution.
My stories sum up my wonderment of how things are connected:
... a pfennig and a beloved Greek writer?
... the wisdom of a life's lesson with an intoxicating elixir of youth?
... Belgian ladies with Piraeus Runners Club?
... a Minister of Tourism and Commerce with a beloved captain?
... a seagull with a long-term respected citizen of Piraeus?
... Geneva with Greenwich village?
... a Prime Minister with 415 women?
... a cup of coffee with the unforgettable laugh of the Swiss?
... the yacht Christina with a revolver?
... Marcus of archipelagos with a psychologist?
... a business woman with old classmates?
... standing guard at Mikra with the auntie Malamo?
All above are connected by a thinker of the past - looking back over 45 years, who sails on in his mind to ports of his memory. That thinker puts his thoughts into 67 true and favorite stories which have left their mark on his life.
About the Author: I was born in Piraeus in Greece and also have studied and based my professional career there.
I live in Piraeus now but I also live part of the year in the beautiful Island of Skiathos.
In many ways I could say that I still grow up in both places with both adding to my sense of who I am.
When I was growing up, I wanted to be an actor. However, my interests changed and I chose to focus on owning and running a successful cruise-ship operating company. I have had a varied career as a businessman and have also owned and managed my own successful boutique-resort hotel complex.
Now, I am 63 years old and I have decided, it is time to commit my thoughts, of many years, to paper. I am keen to share my own experiences with you.
Stavros Georganos
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