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Arctic Homestead: The True Story of One Family's Story of Survival and Courage in the Alaska Wilds |
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Rating: Summary: Easy-reading, page turning delight Review: This is a great read, and would make an excellent book group selection. As its title suggests, this book is about one families adventure homesteading in Alaska in the 1970's. Readers will learn about the logistics of homesteading and survival, and will come to know and care about its characters. The tone of the book can sometimes be wearying, diversions of a political nature I think are the weakest points of the book. Still, this was a surprise find for me and I found it to be a gripping read.
Rating: Summary: Norma Cobb's story Review: This is a page-turner for sure. I have always been a very urban or suburban woman but fascinated with true adventure stories. There is alot to admire about what the Cobbs have done...alot of bravery, hard work and plain guts. I agree with some of the other reviewers, however, that they are a bit self-righteous and quick to find fault with others who they perceive as not up their moral standards. I also feel the book was hurt by trivial criticisms of other people (i.e. the bookish helper, the "sissy" dog, etc...one feels these people would be a real pain as neighbors in the lower 48...likely bigoted or gay-bashers, etc.with these kinds of comments) Some of her pontificating about the uselessness of formal education seemed a little "sour grapes". A little overly defensive there. Also, of note are the brief updates on the now adult children. If their upbringing was so superior to those of us raised in more typical ways, why do some of the children now seem to be in such disarray? Daughters divorced with 8 children between them. A son who is "a dramatic but happy mess", etc. And not a single one has chosen to live the way they were raised...in the wilderness. Nevertheless, a good read...an interesting story.
Rating: Summary: One of the few good books out this year. Review: This may be a little prejudice but I've known Les and Norma for a few years now and I am excited that she she finally got her book published. You want to read a book that will make you fall out of the chair with laughter on one page and then the next make you cry. Buy the book and read it then read it again. It's that good. I mean you have family struggles, adventure, and guns. If I didn't know better I would swear it was a fictional story from the old west. Like I said I've known them a while and met most of their kids and I work with both Les and Norma. They're good honest people and I'm happy their story is finally out. Thank you Norma for the good book.
Rating: Summary: A True Alaskan Homesteader Review: We also moved to Alaska shortly after the Cobbs. It was so exciting when we found out they lived here also, as my brother, Bob, went to High School with Les Cobb. This story reads like fiction, but I know it is real, and real exciting. READ THIS BOOK!
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