The life of Bruce "VB" Perkins, penned by his daughter Mandaley Perkins is a 390-page non-fiction book published by Bantam Books in 1998 in Australia.

This biography delves into the life of adventurer Bruce "VB" Perkins, offering a glimpse into his exciting and adventurous experiences. 

From the high life in 1930s Singapore to an infamous Japanese POW camp, and the remote rainforests of Malaya to the lonely coastline of Australia's Far North, Tropic Tide is the gripping life story of a man of great courage, passion and imagination. Written in English, this paperback book provides readers with a captivating narrative of a life lived on the edge in Australia.