Arctic Quest: Odyssey Through a Threatened Wilderness

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Summary: Arctic Quest
Review: Kister has written one of the best travel/adventure books I have had the pleasure to read. I believe it to be as good as Eric Newby's, "A Short Walk in the Hindu Kush." Looking beyond just his writing, his adventures in the Arctic National Wildlife Refuge are inspiring to all of us who wish to be better friends, caretakers, and participants of the environment. We will hear much more from this talented young man that is working determinedly for a better tomorrow.

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Summary: Arctic Quest
Review: Kister has written one of the best travel/adventure books I have had the pleasure to read. I believe it to be as good as Eric Newby's, "A Short Walk in the Hindu Kush." Looking beyond just his writing, his adventures in the Arctic National Wildlife Refuge are inspiring to all of us who wish to be better friends, caretakers, and participants of the environment. We will hear much more from this talented young man that is working determinedly for a better tomorrow.

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Summary: Self-indulgence, thy name is Chad
Review: Make no mistake, this book is not about the Alaskan wilderness. This book is about Chad Kister. The sole purpose of this turgid tome to demonstrate what an amazing person Chad is. If you believe any of these tall tales, I've got some beachfront real estate in Arizona that you might be interested in.

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Summary: The first couple of pages are good, the rest is rather bland
Review: The author shares his haughty opinions on the following:
1. How the Alaskan wilderness is dying off.
2. How the US government and oil companies are such evil monsters.
3. How to disobey authority in any given place, especially ecologically-threatened places.
4. How to live in your own little unrealistic world and write a book about it.

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Summary: A thrilling adventure tale - exquisitely written
Review: This book is remarkably written - I couldn't put it down. While some may disagree with the environmental message, it makes you keenly aware of the fragile ecosystem in the Alaskan wilderness. Prior to reading the book I did not have an appreciation of the beauty of the Alaska National Wildlife Refuge. Chad Kister's survival skills are incredible. His ability to navigate flood-stage rivers, find food - cooking lousewort, and fish were amazing. His night of hypothermia after his raft overturned and how he overcame it is a lesson for all who who might have a wilderness experience.