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Summary: Another world besides 9 to 5
Review: A classic book that I have read over and over and never tire of. A book for all of those out there who believe there is more to life then 9 to 5, paying bills and waiting to retire. A glimpse of another way to live...and see life. Thank you, Mr. Abbey.
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Summary: Boldy sits along side Thoreau on my bookshelf.
Review: Crass, abbrassive, crude, brilliant and poetic. A vivid look at a vanishing sanctuary and the piece of humanity that is fading with it. One of the most profound pieces of work I have come across.
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Summary: Take a vacation with Ed Abbey
Review: The vivid writing of Mr. Abbey kept Desert Solitaire on the tips of my fingers and in my dreams for weeks. Edward Abbey uses language that allows the reader to relax, seemingly at his side, while touring the deserts of Utah. If you are planning to run for the mountains of Utah out of fear of the approaching Y2K, keep your eyes open and you may just catch a glimpse of Mr. Abbey's spirit wandering in his heaven. Caution: This book is not for the meek humored.
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Summary: Thank you, Mr Abbey !
Review: When he wrote this book, Cactus Ed did such a great job in describing the canyon country of southern Utah that you can recommend it to everyone who likes widerness. Not the pseudo-one we have today, no, the real one, where you can truly be in touch with the universe. I live overseas and, each time I miss the colourful landscapes of Utah, I read this book and the desert appears before my eyes. But there's not only descriptions, Abbey also try to find solutions to preserve this unique region from all the dam and road builders only looking for profit, and that's not the least interesting part ! Well, if you prefer action, read "The Monkeywrench Gang". Oh yes, Ed's sometime contradictory, but who's not ? And that's also why Desert Solitaire is so powerful : Abbey didn't try to hide the good nor the bad aspects of his life there. It's a book live from the desert !
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Summary: the book was fantastic
Review: ebbey is a outspoken man who gets in trouble for speaking his mind .just like my mother i perfer this book to anyone
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Summary: A tantalizing experience of the outdoors with aggression!
Review: Superb! I loved his description of the desert and how it used to be. Being from Utah, I have visited the sites many times and it's cool to compare the differences. I think that his rude demeanor and aggressiveness are due to the fact that he was sexually deprived being alone in the desert. However, there were those gopher snakes . . .
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Summary: Abbey delivers a classic that is the envy of nature buffs
Review: I was introduced to Ed Abbey and his works during college when I was required to read Desert Solitaire. After finishing it, I wish I was introduced to Abbey sooner. The book clearly defines the boundaries that exist between the desert and civilization. Abbey's focus is on the enjoyment that people can have by leaving their inhibitions and mechanical inclinations behind before they venture into the desert. The most interesting aspect of the book is Abbey's belief of anthromorphism(behavior that is similiar to animals). At times, his writing can appear crude and sexist; however, the book is a great read for anybody who is interested in nature.
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Summary: Excellent book
Review: I had to read this for my American Literature class. I was dreading it, but when i started the book I found it to be a wonderful book.
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Summary: A man who knows how to experience nature
Review: I read this book shortly after returning from a trip to Canyonlands. I have gone to most of the places that he Mr. Abbey discusses. He describes the land exactly as it is: The most beautiful place on earth. He is very articulate and descriptive in this book. One would not have a hard time visualizing all that he has described. He takes a different view of nature by getting down and laying in the dirt. He becomes a part of nature, not a tourist traveling through. More people should appreciate nature the way he does
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Summary: Dessert Solitaire: A must read
Review: I have read this book twice now. Abbey does a fantastic job describing the canyonland region. I live about three hours away in Durango,CO and I fell blessed to be able to visit the old stomping grounds of Ed whenvever I want. If you can't visit Moab currently, you can at least get some understanding, from this book, on why this area is so magnificent. If you love the 4-Corners area and want a feel for what it was like before tourism emerged please read this book--it will give you a whole different view point of the desert.
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