Kiko Rose

Join Sten Ford on an enchanting journey across the Caribbean seas as he fulfills his childhood dream of restoring an old sailboat and embarks on a life-changing adventure in paradise. Steven Clifford weaves fact, fiction, and fantasy into the tale of a dreamer who discovers the true essence of existence.

Experience the captivating odyssey of Sten Ford in 'Kiko Rose,' a story that invites you to travel the Caribbean sea alongside a man who remains unwavering in his commitment to a childhood dream. From the moment he sets foot on a small air station in Taiwan in 1961, the magic of island hopping captures his heart. Through prop planes and remote South Sea islands, Steve's fascination with the world beyond his California roots takes flight. Returning to the mainland after his military service, Steve's life takes an unexpected turn when he meets and marries Jo in 1970. Together, they pursue higher education at San Jose State University before embracing the enchanting Polynesian culture in Hawaii. Family ties eventually draw them to the East Coast and, eventually, to the allure of Florida. Yet, the allure of the Caribbean Islands beckons, and Steve seizes every opportunity to explore these exotic gems. As Jo's online counseling practice allows her to accompany Steve on his adventures, their life together becomes a harmonious blend of dreams and reality. 'Kiko Rose' is a literary masterpiece that skillfully combines fact, fiction, and fantasy to narrate the life of a dreamer. It's a story that reveals the profound transformation of values, the inevitability of aging, and the enduring pursuit of dreams that define our existence. In this book, author Steven Clifford takes you on an evocative journey that resonates with anyone who has dared to dream, offering a vivid reminder that dreams indeed have the power to materialize.

Tales of a traveler: In search of a childhood dream. To every adult child, who has yet to find a way, this book will come alive with the possibility that dreams do come true. About the Author: Steven Clifford, a native of California, cultivated a fascination for foreign lands from a young age. Following his high school graduation, he embarked on a journey of self-discovery by joining the US Air Force. In 1961, a time when passenger jets were a rarity, he found himself stationed at a small air station in Taiwan, igniting a passion for island hopping and exploration. Steve's life took an unexpected turn when he met and married Jo in 1970. Together, they pursued undergraduate degrees at San Jose State University and immersed themselves in the rich Polynesian culture during their time in Hawaii. Family matters led them to the East Coast and, eventually, to the allure of Florida. The Caribbean Islands became a playground for Steve's adventurous spirit, and he seized every opportunity to discover their hidden treasures. Thanks to Jo's active online counseling practice, she could accompany Steve on his daring expeditions, making their life a seamless blend of dreams and reality. 'Kiko Rose' is a testament to Steve's life journey, interweaving fact, fiction, and fantasy to tell the story of a relentless dreamer. It's a reminder to all that dreams, when pursued with unwavering determination, can evolve into reality.