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I felt like I was out there with him experiencing the beauty and surprises along the way. I would also highly recommend any of his other books especially Merle's Door.
Also, Ted has a couple books coming out in 2010 and I can hardly wait. It is truly my favorite.
Let me start by saying that I am a huge fan of Ted Kerasote. Returning back to civilization was hard and I felt disappointed that the trip ended but I believe that was the point, to know the actual difference.
He is personable, knowledgeable, and a gentle spirit that offers his wonderful perspective so that we may explore and learn to be in harmony with nature. This is a short book about his experience out on the Horton River with his friend who brings a remote phone.
Ted has a great writing style that allows his readers to laugh along with him and also feel his uneasiness when talking on the remote phone while he is out in the wild.
Ted Kerasote unzips himself down the middle and bares his feelings in his writing from the depths of his soul. He is easily the best author wrting today and anyone who misses any of his books has missed a part of a life most of only dream about. A voracious reader I discovered Ted Kerasote through the now legendary eyes of his dog Merle in MERLE'S DOOR in July of 2007. It is magical. All of Ted Kerasote's books are must reads. Easily bored, I have never read any book more than once but must confess in 1 1/2 years I have read Merle 4 times.and I know I will read it again one day. OUT THERE was Ted Kerasote living my husband's fantasy and I finding myself wanting to experience the same adventure.
I too used to camp and canoe until work and worries kept me with my nose to the computer or exhausted from work stretched out on the couch. I want more Ted Kerasote books. What a joy to read. Breathes new life into you, inspires you to enjoy what God has given us and to take care of it. Well it started with Merle's Door.
And also to realize it is up to us to protect it. He does not waste words. This guy is a TRUE nature lover. Merle's Door is still my favorite, but this book comes in second:)I think his next book will come in third:):):) He has inspired me to see nature and be apart of it again. If you like nature, being a part of it or just reading about it, this book is for you.
After that wonderful book I wanted to read more about the writer and see what else he had up his sleeve. Very enjoyable and a pleaseure to read. It takes you away. Well I was not dissappointed with this book. I am going to plan another camp/canoe trip soon and enjoy it all over again. I love the way this guy writes.
Every sentence, every word was descriptive. It feels like you are right there with him enjoying the same visual treat, in the canoe, watching the wildlife or lying in the tent while the rain pours from the skys.
It does take you "Out There" which is what I liked about the book. This book was chosen for our book discussion group which was a good choice because it was easy to finish in time for the discussion and enjoyable. It did read like an article in Outside magazine, which I believe is part of the author's background.
He does not enlarge his subject to include any of the larger insights or issues, of which there are many imbedded in the subject of man and nature. Ordered this because it was suggested by Amazon as a book that might be of interest. Kerasote adds little to the discussion. From Melville to Petersen, we have struggled to describe and comprehend our relationship to society and nature. This because I am so very fond of David Petersen's writing. Kerasote can't hold a candle to Petersen.
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