How to Fall Overboard

A humorous story about saving a family whose members you sometimes want to kill.

When your parents name you Jacqueline Coco Marilyn, it’s as if they're instilling hope in you that you'll achieve something tremendous in life—like managing to persuade your stubborn mum to go on a Mediterranean cruise with you. You succeed. And on the ship, you plan to put your scheme into action: you’ll find her a boyfriend, and you’ll relax on a deckchair, taking a break from the kids, your husband, and all your tedious responsibilities. Luxury and a hefty dose of Greek Joy® await you—what could possibly go wrong?

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The sun is scorching, the excursions are led by boring guides, and the ship's entertainment is cringeworthy… But you'll thoroughly enjoy the book.

— Dagens Nyheter

This book is perfect for a hammock—as I was reading, the story played out like a film in my mind, and I wondered how long it would be before someone actually made it into a movie.

— Borås Tidning