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First cry in years. So moving.

Revisado: 05-08-24

Legends of the Fall is simply the best modern novella. Jim Harrison weaves a tale in which you can grow. Reflecting on the characters relationship to your own life. At times I’ve been all the main characters. I’ve grown up with this story. Watched family members come and go and listened/read several times. Each time ending in tears, needed tears. Joy and sorrow so intricately woven. Life is a beautiful ride punctuated by the gravest heart aches.

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I’m inspired.

Revisado: 12-05-23

Bottling my first batch of cider as the last chapter reminds me of my wild roots.

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A decent every level story

Revisado: 10-22-23

A good intro to the , ecology, etc. But, to any moderately educated audience — lacking depth. I must also say that there are many Eurocentric - academic assumptions made about the Amazon and the people of the Amazon.

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A book full of body and nuance. Not unlike a fine cider.

Revisado: 01-16-23

I appreciated both the overview of European and American cider history. The book really shines in its regional portraits of cider and the natural and cultural histories that shape Variations throughout the landscape of the United States. I found the stories of individual orchards and cideries to be inspiring.

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A surprising find

Revisado: 02-23-22

Rarely do you discover a book that is observational, historical, prophetic, and hopeful. These stories of treeline around the globe, of the places and the people are just that. The epilogue left me writing and sharing quotes and I continue to ponder the lessons on my daily forest walks. I am changed by this book.

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A modern twist on old tales.

Revisado: 03-16-21

Very creative imagining of life in a far north reservation community following disconnection from “the grid”. Well written and well read.

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Familiar places and familiar characters of any fisherman’s experience

Revisado: 07-21-20

Gierach and Colacci make an impeccable team. Colacci’s performance for near perfect with the literary voice of Gierach. I imagine if I ever meet John I’ll be surprised by the way he sounds. Gierach excels at making you feel like one of the guys or gals sharing a campfire exchanging stories. Sure, they are all about fly fishing but they are also about place, people, relationships, landscape, philosophy, and living right. I appreciated the midwestern locations in this book. I recognized many of the “fish dogs” - think my lab thought the story was about her. I’m always sorry when his books are finished. I miss the conversations while I do the chores around the farm. My Dad would have been John’s age. I’m quickly approaching 50 and it gets harder and harder to find sage advice. Gierach, stay safe and keep writing!

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I fish, but rarely fly fish.. love Gierach’s work

Revisado: 04-24-20

Discovered John Gierach just over a month ago. Nothing better than hearing stories of his fishing adventures all over North America while refinishing the wood and canvas canoe during pandemic lockdown. Think I’ve been through 4 already. Hide in the shop. Warm coffee or cold beer depending on the time and it’s like I’ve got a buddy next to me sharing fishing stories in the most relatable way I can imagine.

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Sets off memories of my own camp experience

Revisado: 04-19-20

I grew up spending summers on lake Kipawa in Quebec at a summer cottage very similar to Marnie’s. Woody reminds me of my grandmother. The lodge operators remind of the Scharf camp. The guides, the friends, the family. Relationships forged in the Northwoods that shaped us and bound us together. Thank you for sharing!

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I cried at the end

Revisado: 03-30-20

I’m nearing 50. Spent the afternoon in the barn hiding from the kids and wife hunkered down during the Covid-19 pandemic. Vanished canoe paddles and listened to this fantastic story remembering my grandfather, my father, my foolish wonderful outdoor exploits. I cried at the end. A toast to all of you uncles, fathers, grandfathers and my grandmother for giving a life long love of fishing! Yes, this book brought it all to life. Thank you Gary Paulsen.

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