Buford Perry is in love! Join our bawdy old anti-hero as he meets a sweet Catholic girl, and returns with her to her home island. This story picks up immediately after the first book, and chronicles the new adventures and new romances that constantly flow to a western man in the Philippines. As always, Buford marvels at the scenery of these fabulous tropical islands, giving us an up-close look at the underwater wonders, like colorful coral reefs, and mighty whale sharks.
Yet this book assumes a more serious tone, as he ponders how much he owes his Filipino friends, and his lovers. In a world where everyone needs so much more than they have, what are the obligations of friendship? And if you love someone, do you owe her your life?
When a working-class stiff from America suddenly becomes the richest guy around, his viewpoint changes. His perspectives on friendship, love, and duty undergo a wrenching transformation. In a world where sick children sleep naked on flattened cardboard boxes in the middle of the city sidewalks, what should a decent man do? Not that Buford Perry ever claimed to be decent. Yet anyone who goes there must wonder what capricious god created a place of such beauty, and such horror. And if God’s work is truly our own, how much of himself must a man sacrifice?
Yet life is short, especially for an old man like Buford. So he tries to make the most of it. Join him as he swims in a swarm of sardines, plays tag with the sea snakes and turtles, and soaks up the smiles of a bevy of young beauties who want nothing more than to kiss an American.
This book isn't for everyone. It's written for men with humor in their hearts and adventure in their souls. If that's who you are, give Buford's books a try. You won't be disappointed.