Rating: Summary: Arriving West Review: Which Way Is West is the quintessential campfire tale. From the very start of the book, the reader is invited to sit beside Dick Elder as he reveals the uniquely dense landscape that his life allowed him to travel. The tone and style of his words are as welcoming as a well built fire; and with his refreshing humor and intelligence, he establishes an undeniable companionship between himself and his privileged audience. The stories, which detail the incredible days in his life capture the imagination and ingite the spirit with a desire for adventure. We are reminded of our ability to perserver, and recongnize our need to maintain hope, love and our ability to dream of a life beyond the one we know.
Rating: Summary: Quite simply, a wonderful read! Review: Which Way is West tells the real-life adventures of an Ohio city slicker who turned his dream of being a cowboy into a reality. Having more passion than sense and more guts that money; Dick Elder quits a very good job, sells his belongings, and heads west to create one of the finest dude ranches in America. Written in straight forward and cut-to-the-chase language, this engaging book will entertain you and keep you riveted to your seat from start to finish. Don't miss this book, but be careful when you start reading it, because once you do, you will not want to put it down.
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