How to Catch a Lobster in Down East Maine
"A book...that should make waves both near and far because of its authenticity based on her growing-up years in Cutler."-- Downeast Coastal Press"... her first book is a comprehensive, authentic, and honest insider's look at the life of a Maine lobsterman.The book covers the strategy involved (they don't just plunk those traps anywhere), the complexities of the market, the perils of the profession, the finer points of lobster-boat design, and even the unwritten rules that lobstermen use to police their waters (they are strictly, if unofficially, enforced)."  -- Colby Magazine"With an abundance of romanticized and dramatic fishing stories on the shelves, Christina wanted to tell the story in an accurate way and felt a responsibility not just to the fishermen but to her family also.'As a daughter, granddaughter and sister of a lobster-fisherman, I wanted to be proud to hold my book up,'she stated.   -- Machias Valley Observer"Christina lived in Cutler, worked in the industry and then interviewed a number of people to make this book possible.  My first question for her is when will the next book come out?"                --Maine Coastal News"From a family of four generations of lobster fishermen, Oragano provides a glimpse inside lobstering communities--the trials and triumphs. Divided into sections such as 'Trap Wars' and 'Working the Tides of Down East Maine,' the book also includes a few of the author's favorite lobster recipes." --Bangor Daily News