Cork Boat

In Cork Boat, John Pollack recounts his whimsical journey of building a boat entirely from wine corks after quitting his speechwriting job in Washington, D.C. Faced with skepticism and numerous challenges, he rallies bartenders, friends, and volunteers to construct the vessel, which ultimately consists of 165,321 corks. Pollack's narrative is enriched with fascinating anecdotes, from the history of cork and rubber bands to insider insights from his time at the White House, all infused with humor and adventure as he sets sail down Portugal’s Douro River.