With the Ohio River serving as a magnificent backdrop, the first mate of the "Bonnie Bell," Bonnie Poore, chronicles her life aboard the river and the challenges and accomplishments that accompanied it. Along with her husband, an ambitious river captain with dreams of owning and operating his own riverboat, Bonnie narrates the story of 20 years spent pursuing their dream. Read stories of how the Bonnie Bell changed the river-faring couple s world, and how the captain continued his quest for more boats, more cruises, and more excitement. Then, just as their business reached its peak, life changed dramatically and altered their course once again.