Books For My Island

I find this cartoon quite amusing and crazier than what I first thought. Just in case some of you might not understand Spanish too well, I translated the conversation: -
Boatman: "Which 5 books do you need?"
Islander:

"1. How to win friends
2. Healthy sex life
3. Improving self esteem

4. Anti-Stress Manual

5. The Michelin Guide'

In that poor man's situation, I would have simply yelled:
"Damn those dumb books! Couldn't you just take me out of here?"

Let's say the boatman would not, could not, or didn't wish to. I would probably ask for the same books to amuse myself under the abject circumstances, rather than dwell on my hopeless situation. If I can't persuade or force him to take me with him that is.

What about you? How would you react? What books would you ask for?

Rule: You are not allowed to kill the boatman and take his boat!

Tags: Books,Island

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