Prologue
Chapter 1—The Draw of Islands
- The ways we look at islands
- Islands of the imagination
- Studying islands
- The appeal of Islands
- Identifying as an islander
- Shared experiences
Chapter 2—The Perfect Island
- Searching for an island
- Surrounding waters
- Island landscapes
- The confluence of land and water
- Stewardship
- Other considerations
Chapter 3—Sea Room
- Passage making
- The ideal boat
- Some alternatives
- Seamanship
- Safe havens
- Seafaring
Chapter 4—Settling In
- First steps
- Choosing a site
- Choosing a design
- Getting organized
- Building challenges, building pleasures
Chapter 5—On Island Time
- Creature comforts
- Provisioning
- Changing seasons
- The unexpected
- On island time
Chapter 6—Connections
- Finding balance
- Island communities
- Staying in touch
- Earning a living
Chapter 7—Not Quite Paradise
- Taking care
- Dealing with crises
- Staying healthy
- Stepping away
- Keeping perspective
Chapter 8—The Perfect Islander
Endnotes
Bibliography
Index
Island Perspectives 