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Has anyone read this book and if so did they think it was a good read? I have heard several conflicting reports on it.
Many thanks, I appreciate it.
Larry *********** "Speed is fine but accuracy is final" - Bill Jordan "We do not exaggerate when we state positively that the remodelled Springfield is the best and most suitable "all 'round" rifle".......Seymour Griffin, GRIFFIN & HOWE, Inc.
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I've enjoyed reading it, though it doesn't rate as writing/content that I'd put at the top of my list. I'd call it worthwhile, especially to borrow from the library or pick up used.
Sometimes, the air you 'let in'matters less than the air you 'let out'.
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Yup, no Pullitzer for it, for sure.
Mark Begich, Joaquin Jackson, and Heller resistance... Three huge reasons to worry about the NRA.
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Thanks Mark and Art. I'll check our local library or try to find a used paperback copy.
Someone told me about it a few months ago when we were in Juneau and discussing the book "Panhandle Pilot: Twenty Years of Flying in Southeast Alaska" This person suggested "Wager with the Wind" as a great read. I have since gotten quite a few comments similar to your two.
Thanks again, I value your input.
Larry *********** "Speed is fine but accuracy is final" - Bill Jordan "We do not exaggerate when we state positively that the remodelled Springfield is the best and most suitable "all 'round" rifle".......Seymour Griffin, GRIFFIN & HOWE, Inc.
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The book is good only because it is about Sheldon who was a fascinating and unique character.
Author Jim Greiner's writing can be a bit tiring with repeated phrasing.
Worth the read, nonetheless.
10 bucks for the Kindle version.
If you take the time it takes, it takes less time. --Pat Parelli
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Worth the read, nonetheless.
You convinced me to spend the princely sum of $2.50 on a supposedly very good paperback copy Mike. I look forward to reading about Mr. Sheldon. Many thanks for your input.
Larry *********** "Speed is fine but accuracy is final" - Bill Jordan "We do not exaggerate when we state positively that the remodelled Springfield is the best and most suitable "all 'round" rifle".......Seymour Griffin, GRIFFIN & HOWE, Inc.
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Other worthwhile Alaska aviation reads include:
Mercy Pilot - the Joe Crosson story
In the Shadow of Eagles - Rudy Billberg (Jim Reardon was behind this book I believe, therefore quite easy to read.)
Those are just two that pop into my head quickly, but there are others as well.
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I hope you enjoy it. I enjoy reading the stories when anything here was possible and doable - just go out and do it.
Other non-aviation books that are worthwhile include:
Alaska's Wolfman Shadows along the Koyukok Alaska's No.1 Guide
I'll put Klik's reco's in my que.
If you take the time it takes, it takes less time. --Pat Parelli
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Worth the read, nonetheless.
You convinced me to spend the princely sum of $2.50 on a supposedly very good paperback copy Mike. And, if you don't like it, remember these other jabronis (where'd I learn THAT term?) reco'd it too!!
If you take the time it takes, it takes less time. --Pat Parelli
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Worth the read, nonetheless.
You convinced me to spend the princely sum of $2.50 on a supposedly very good paperback copy Mike. And, if you don't like it, remember these other jabronis (where'd I learn THAT term?) reco'd it too!! I hear tell you're well read or well bred or something ya big jabroni
I'm pretty certain when we sing our anthem and mention the land of the free, the original intent didn't mean cell phones, food stamps and birth control.
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In my case, I think 'well bled' would be fitting, though the IRS doesn't ever seem to get that memo, based on their annual fundraising efforts.
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With all the good book suggestions I can tell it will be a good winter. Thanks again folks.
Larry *********** "Speed is fine but accuracy is final" - Bill Jordan "We do not exaggerate when we state positively that the remodelled Springfield is the best and most suitable "all 'round" rifle".......Seymour Griffin, GRIFFIN & HOWE, Inc.
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The Flying North by Jean Potter...
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If you take the time it takes, it takes less time. --Pat Parelli
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Reading Genes de Large: an Alaskan Diary and Memoir by Frederick Kent and so far it is a worthy read and quite well-written.
Lake Chandalar in the far North is a corruption of Genes de Large and the source of the title. The author built a cabin there and spent a month a year for a couple decades.
It is a better written thing than average and the story is a tad bit shallow compared to the writing quality, so far...
Mark Begich, Joaquin Jackson, and Heller resistance... Three huge reasons to worry about the NRA.
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Head Winds, by Willy Lou Warbelow is another you may want to look at. Been a long time since I've read it, so I really can't say much about it, except that it's still on my bookshelf. Most books I don't want to read again go to Fleabay or yard sale.
"The day I went to work everybody showed up to watch Johnny Luster work. Well, they had a wheelbarrow there, and said I was to push that thing around all day. I looked at it, then turned around and headed for the mountians..."
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The Flying North by Jean Potter... how the F are you Dave? great to hear from you, hope Bill and the rest of the clan are fat, sassy and happy
I'm pretty certain when we sing our anthem and mention the land of the free, the original intent didn't mean cell phones, food stamps and birth control.
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All good! Hope you guys also!!
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yep all good here
are you home cleaning sand outa your gear?
I'm pretty certain when we sing our anthem and mention the land of the free, the original intent didn't mean cell phones, food stamps and birth control.
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