Good book with several wonderful stories. A few slow parts but nothing that made me want to stop reading.

Fascinating memoir about living off the grid in the Seychelles as a bird watcher. I've always wanted to vacation in the Seychelles, and couldn't wait to read this book. It was so interesting reading about all Sally and her husband's experiences, and their interactions with the people on the island.

The book is long, but really vivid descriptions of the island made it an interesting read for me.

What a great adventure! I love reading about people who get the opportunity to live off grid. Not sure I would actually want to live under the conditons myself, but it is entertaining to read about. Vicarious summer afternoon read. And maybe a good start for someone considering doing the same.
Book was a bit long and could use some editing. But overall a good read.

My fascination with Seychelles drew me to the book Island to Island, and since I wasn't in a position to visit, I figured the book could give me a glimpse of the island experience. I was also lured in by the description of simply living what seemed like a care-free life on an exotic island that would be described as paradise. The book offered a pleasant surprise with its dramatic opening scene. The way it was written was stunning, and it lured me in. However, I will warn that this book is long. The memoir tells the story of how a nature conservationist and bird-enthusiast moves to Aride Island in Seychelles with her husband to manage the nature reserve, monitor wildlife, and manage a small staff and volunteers for a two-year contract with the Island Conservation Society of Seychelles. The country's northern island is home to millions of seabirds. Since the author and her husband were living on an island, they were living among the wildlife, literally. For instance, waking up to skink staring at you from your bedroom floor or toppling down from your cupboard, and having seabirds hold a "dance party" on your leaky metal roof. The living arrangements at times seemed to parallel the television show "Naked and Afraid." So, while you are treated to picturesque landscapes your often watching for rain so you can capture clean water. The thought of escaping to any island to kick up your feet and relax is early wiped-out with the realities of the actual experience. I would say the first two-thirds of the book describe what it's like living and working on the exotic island and the adventures associated with the management of wildlife and hosting visitors and tourists. However, a third of the book focuses on people management, and I felt it focused too much on the conflicts. Another concern was the cultural differences. The author and her husband prepared for just about everything, but they weren't as familiar with the Seychelles people. This resulted in a lot of friction and emphasis on differences rather than addressing commonalities. This lack of understanding and along with some strenuous and complex management situations nearly soured the couple's whole experience. Having read all 513 pages, I would say I was hooked in and along for the ride. Ultimately, I would recommend this book to bird- or wildlife-enthusiast or anyone who has a love for nature and compassion for wildlife. I believe many people would really enjoy reading about the couple's experiences and empathize with some of the difficulties the coupled encountered while attempting to protect the island's wildlife.

The ultimate book of escape. I could so easily imagine myself in Mills's shoes in this evocative tropical travel memoir