A New Book by Bruce Donath

Facing the empty-nest, mid-life crisis is a common experience for many couples. This couple, seeking a change from their high tech suburban lifestyle made a major leap in purchasing a bar with cottages on a world-class beach in the Virgin Islands and discovered the challenges, exhaustion, and joys of their decision. With no relevant experience or training, a casual glance in the Wall Street Journal real estate ads held the hook that pulled them to their ten-year adventure.
Visitors to Jost van Dyke and the Soggy Dollar have many fond and unforgettable memories of their visits, and sharing those stories is a lot of fun. This blog is a “memory bank” for those who want to tell
their stories or post their photos. This is a site moderated by the author where I will be adding more stories of my own and gems from all who contribute.
You can send me a message or ask me a general question using this form.
I will do my best to get back to you soon!
Thanks for your interest in my memoir, Soggy Dollar Daze!
Here’s the current information about purchasing the paperback book or the ebook.
July 22, 2026
The paperback and the eBook are now in the pre-order period at Amazon. You can place an order now, but there will be no shipments until October 16, my 79th birthday. Here is the link to Amazon .
Over the next few months this fall, the book will be heading into traditional book retail channels - so ask your local bookstore for a copy! Don't be surprised if they do not. Retail outlets are swamped with self-published books and respond most to customer demand in their store.
However, if you cannot wait, the book is available now for purchase at another online site, click here
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