Description

Life with Herman Frances is never dull. Born in the thick of the action, one month before the Nazis occupied Holland, his family was forced to make choices for their very survival. After the war, life continued its turbulent ways across the globe in Venezuela in the early 1950s. Growing up in a new land with a different language and culture, Herman faced the rapids of adolescence with optimism and an open mind. But stability was never long-lived and his White Water-Rafting Life continued to take him on new adventures in many different countries, meeting all sorts of interesting characters.
Come along for the ride with Herman’s life stories. Read how he navigated risky situations with humour and ingenuity, from being thrown in jail in Caracas, to flying a plane on his own, to business meetings with colourful characters around the world. These stories, filled with twists and turns are sure to entertain, impress and inspire.