One Man's Wilderness: An Alaskan Odyssey

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Summary: A vision of life in the backwoods
Review: I was suprised by how captivated I was with this book. Written as a journal, I expected it to be dull as he described daily life in rural Alaska. It kept my attention , I found myself eager to share his days.

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Summary: A wonderful "Alaskana" read
Review: Sure the writing style isn't polished and there is little action, but I think that is what helps makes this such an enjoyable book. The observations and opinions presented in the closing pages (chapter 9) will cause most any reader to consider their place in their world. There is enough good here for me to add this to my extensive Alaskana library for long term keeping.

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Summary: A wonderful "Alaskana" read
Review: Sure the writing style isn't polished and there is little action, but I think that is what helps makes this such an enjoyable book. The observations and opinions presented in the closing pages (chapter 9) will cause most any reader to consider their place in their world. There is enough good here for me to add this to my extensive Alaskana library for long term keeping.

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Summary: One Man's Carpentry
Review: The book is entirely journal entries that for the most part describe how the author builds his wilderness cabin and goes about other day-to-day tasks. This is not the book for those seeking accounts of extraordinary Alaskan adventures but it is an impressive account of craftmanship. It is a story of impressive feats of carpentry and resourcefulness. You do get a few descriptions of encounters with wildlife but I didn't find that to be a strength of the book. Great pictures, too.

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Summary: The Ultimate Epic Saga and Eternal Conflict
Review: The DVD and this companion book clearly illustrate one of the eternal conflicts: Man vs Nature. But in this case, they demonstrate how both can survive in harmony. Simply wonderful!

PS You can go to http://www.dickproenneke.com to get the Alone in the Wilderness DVD and the companion DVD Alaska Silence and Solitude. Each DVD costs $21.95 plus s&h. I have no affiliation with Bob Swerer productions and am just trying to help the previous member.

Best of luck!

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Summary: One Man's Wilderness
Review: This book is so fascinating - an incredible story. I bought this book while vacationing in Alaska - what he did is incredible to someone like me - born and raised in the lower 48 and seeing how wild Alaska still is even now. And this book takes place thirty years ago! This book really embodies - to me - the spirit of those who live in Alaska.

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Summary: One Man's Wilderness
Review: This has to be one of my very favorite books. I have read it front to back at least 7 times! It is written with the true adventurer in mind. Every detail of his experience makes the reader wish it were he/she that was there with him. If you have ever wished you could just go off into the woods, build a cabin and be self-sufficiant, This is the book for you.

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Summary: One Man's Wilderness
Review: This has to be one of my very favorite books. I have read it front to back at least 7 times! It is written with the true adventurer in mind. Every detail of his experience makes the reader wish it were he/she that was there with him. If you have ever wished you could just go off into the woods, build a cabin and be self-sufficiant, This is the book for you.

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Summary: One of the great journals of wilderness living
Review: This is a powerful book and has quite a following. I was given the book by one of my best friends, which I consider a wonderful gift. This book has it all, beautiful photos, Richard's journal notes are amazing in their insight to his thinking and how this adventure unfolded. It is a simply wonderful book, and has people traveling to Alaska just to see the setting for such a balanced book. This book lays claim to new territory, and the claim is valid. No wonder it sells well, it is captivating reading and makes you look hard and close at your own life.

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Summary: terse, colorful, interesting, musings from the wilderness
Review: This is written from the journals of Dick Proenneke - an un-complex man of many talents and a thoughtful, considerate mind. He devours the satisfaction of good work, solitude, the wonder and beauty of the wilderness.

Just buy it - then read it slow (in the head is good)