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The Navigator
by Morris West
Description: The Navigator by Morris West follows Gunnar Thorkild, who claims the existence of a mythical island visited by sailors before death, and sets out on a journey to prove his theory while facing personal and professional challenges
ISBN: 0688030610
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vram22 · 2013-12-13 · Original thread
The Navigator - by Morris West. Not new. Has a good story along with a few implied lessons about handling yourself and others. Set in the context of a sea voyage from Hawaii, to find a remote, uncharted island where ancient Polynesian navigators go to die. Is a bit like "Robinson Crusoe" or "The Swiss Family Robinson", after they find the island, with some masala (to use an Indian term) thrown in :-)

Masala:

http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Masala

http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Masala_(film_genre)

http://www.goodreads.com/book/show/56966.The_Navigator

http://www.amazon.com/The-Navigator-Morris-L-West/dp/0688030...