One Good Story

By Ron Severs

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• Format: Paperback
• Language: English
• ISBN: 0931714893
• ISBN13: 9780931714894
• Release Date: January 2000
• Publisher: Nodin Pr
• Length: 148 Pages
• Weight: 0.65 lbs.
• Dimensions: 8.8" x 0.5" x 6.0"

Customer Reviews

One Good Story - great read

I recently completed this short read of Ron Sever's journey via kayak down the mighty Mississipppi. Being a fan of Wm Least Heat-Moon, I found Ron's writing style to be refreshing in its succinctness! The book not written in chronological order actually makes this an unusual format - and actually the difference is again - refreshing. There are some errors - the end of page 92 mysteriously cuts off in mid sentence, indicating an error on the part of the editor/publishing/printer! What a shame. Additionally there are some grammatical and spelling errors which stand out to me and slightly lessen the book's integrity BUT doesn't spoil the overall message of self-reliance Severs conveys to his audience.

A Big River Kayaking Experience

Here the reader can join author Ron Severs on his solitary journey down the Mississippi River. Starting at Lake Itasca in Minnesota, and paddling by kayak to the Head of Passes where the river meets the Gulf of Mexico. He tells of his experiences and the kind-hearted people he met along the way, sharing some of the awkward situations that any traveler can relate to. I enjoyed the parts where he described traveling through the locks on the upper section of the river, and his encounter with the great paddle wheel boat, the Mississippi Queen. I also marveled at his courage while enduring those summer storms that have a trademark for high winds and hail. Plus the book has noteworthy pictures and maps that are helpful and really add a lot to the story.But the book is not written in chronological order, the events are separated and regrouped, making it seem as if you're going down river and then jumping back up stream. Also at the end of page 92 is a puzzling cut off in mid sentence, making me wonder if there is a page or two missing. These set backs do interrupt the flow of the story, but in the end the author makes a very nice point about the journey, reasons for taking it and the rewards of accomplishing it. The book is an example of how friendships made along the way, is what makes a trip worth taking. [review author: tilley_traveler]