A beautiful story about survival, the Robinson family shows that one does not have to have the usual comforts of life in order to be comfortable and happy.
It is also a story about family relations. The book showcases a family of six that has to start all over without the basic amenities that make life easier in the eyes of society. The idea of being in an island with no human neighbors is daunting to say the least.
The family was shipwrecked and everyone else on the ship perished when they deserted the ship. When the storm finally abated, they figured out a way to shore and immediately tackled the most urgent needs like food and shelter for the night.
The senior Robinson and Franz, the eldest son, explored the island and found that it was well endowed with food and animals that could be killed for meat. On further exploration, they discovered better shelter and even a salt supply. They had supplies and even wax from which they made candles. They made many more amazing discoveries and got quite comfortable on the island which was hither to uninhabited.
Later, they found an English girl, Jenny, who had been stranded on a different island for three years. But how did she get there and survive so long? This book tells an endearing survival story and highlights the joys of close family bonds.
Steve Gibbs
I enjoyed the narration -- calm and soothing voice.
Jenny Spicer
They did not do that
Blk Blu
really I'm ready4 flyin 2 chapter 1!
PathD
An outstanding performance Mr Smith! Thank you for the escape into a world I know I would still love to find! I truly enjoyed the book!
Pierre Queripel
I like that the chapters got posted in reverse order so that we can listen in the right sequence. Clever podcaster, stupid app.