Roger Thompson loves
the wilderness areas of the West: Yosemite, Big Sur, areas of
Montana, etc. He has traveled extensively in these places both alone
and with his family. When you read his descriptions of the night sky,
the towering trees, and the sunset in the mountains, you feel a part
of nature. You can see what he’s describing.
Although the book
has wonderfully descriptive prose, it’s not the only attraction.
Thompson talks about things important to him: the death of his
grandfather, becoming a father, and his fierce desire to explore
himself and grow. Nature and travel provide the background for a very
personal narrative filled with the love of adventure.
Thompson speaks of
his losses and desires from the perspective of a man, but I found his
descriptions of finding himself through the inspiring natural wonders
very easy to connect to. His love of the beautiful places of our
country came through clearly. The writing pulls you into his world,
but also challenges you the think about your own experiences.
I highly recommend
this book if you love the outdoors whether camping, hiking, or just
sitting in an inspirational spot. It’s a good book to take on a
camping trip. The stories would be excellent for reading around the
campfire.
I received this book
from Blogging for Books for this review.
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