Bumps in the Road: My Family's (Mis)Adventures along Alaska's Elliott Highway, 1957 - 1980

By Rose Rybachek

This book will give you a glimpse into the lifestyle of a fiercely independent and resourceful family experiencing extreme conditions along the remote Elliott Highway, better known as the Haul Road, which was made famous by the hit TV series, ICE ROAD TRUCKERS. We (the Rybachek children) grew up thinking that the adventures we experienced were routine and normal---something every family did. It did not seem unusual to spend a large part of our childhood in the rough untamed wilderness of Alaska, living on hard work, moose and garden fare, far from modern conveniences like electricity, running water and phones. If we HAD thought about it, we probably would have felt it terribly unfair. As adults, we have come to the conclusion that we had a rare and rich childhood indeed. With her customary wry humor, our mother Rose tells these tales showing you that survival along the mid-century Elliott required ingenuity and not a small amount of luck, embodying the spirit you expect from true Pioneers of Alaska! Sue, Sallie and Cyndi

• Format: Paperback
• Language: English
• ISBN: 1491780053
• ISBN13: 9781491780053
• Release Date: October 2015
• Publisher: iUniverse
• Length: 148 Pages
• Weight: 0.50 lbs.
• Dimensions: 0.3" x 6.0" x 9.0"