Kipawa River Chronicles

Rating:
Summary: Kipawa River Chronicles
Review: For those who love the wilderness this book is a mixture of history, excitement and reality. This grouping of personal and historic stories of life in the wilderness of Canada is a pleasure to read. With it's regular reality checks that show you the modern day struggle that occurs in every wilderness area as man tries to balance his need for more with his love of unspoiled beauty this book shows us what challenges we must overcome to preserve what is left of the wilderness. Read it and rise to that challenge. Over the past thirty years I have spent many weeks in the Kipawa area. It is a joy to see and experience. Scott's stories give you a picture what it is to live in and experience these wild places. Life is to short to see them all but our challenge as Scott demonstrates in this book is to preserve them for our children and the many generations that follow. Read this book and you will be moved by the experience.

Rating:
Summary: A River At Risk
Review: Scott Sorensen's narrative beautifully dovetails his family'snorthwoods triumphs & tribulations of the past quarter centurywith the present showdown involving Hydro-Quebec - North America'slargest power-generating company, and it's attempts to dam-up theKipawa River in Northwest Quebec. This book wonderfully illustratesthe power of Mother Nature and Man's (HQ's) relentless attempts toharness it in the name of "progress" and profit.

Bravoto Scott for his efforts to bring this gross act to the forefront ofpublic attention! As this chapter of the story remains unresolved, Ipray Hydro-Quebec's progress be halted in order to protect thisnatural wonder from destruction and ensure the continuity of thosecountless ecosystems which depend on it.

Upon reading about"Ham the Cat," one must wonder why "Ham" shouldn'tjust outright attack'em!!

Rating:
Summary: Kipawa River Chronicles
Review: Sorensen has carved a life of simplicity on the Kipawa, enjoying nature's beauties -- and perils -- as they are seldom encountered by today's weekend outdoorsman. A kayaking enthusiast and adventure addict, Sorensen can dish up stories like any good mountain man. Just read about the Fig Newtons. Kipawa Chronicles continues the rich narrative tradition of the outdoorsman, weaving Sorensen's personal experiences with modern-day development issues. The book's discussion of the Kipawa River's environmental fate is tempered by the author's reflections on the many peaceful years he has enjoyed an almost isolated existence on its shores. His easy writing style could coax even the city rat readers into his beloved Canadian backwoods. Reading this book reminded me of the many places I consider "my own" and that have changed my life.

I would recommend this book to anyone visiting the Lake Temiskaming area, particularly kayaking and fishing enthusiasts, and anyone who enjoys the outdoors in general. Or anyone looking for a fresh breath of adventure.

Rating:
Summary: Life is a Journey...not a destination
Review: The Kipawa River Cronicles is an inspirational true lifecronicle of not only a beautiful northern river...but a cronicle ofadventure in the north woods. Adventure that gives hope and inspiration to all those who are fortunate enough to read through its pages. Once I began to experience this adventure with Scott, I could not put it down. I spent the better part of two days reading of hiking, fishing, climbing, logging, boating, and rescues. All laced majestically with the beauty and grandure of nature and the wonderful peace and joy that comes from a true appreciation of woods, river, and lake. The people of the Kipawa are real, down to earth, likeable people who have not only added to the lives of Scott and his family...but now to mine. Read this book and you will join in the adventure and feel the inspiration of the journey.