Way Out Here: Modern Life in Ice-Age Alaska

by Richard Leo

Book Overview

Homesteading in Alaska is quite an experience, and Richard Leo uses a perceptive, reflective, humorous narrative to tell about his log cabin deep in the Susitna Valley woodland. Not surprisingly,... This description may be from another edition of this product.

• Format: Paperback
• Language: English
• ISBN: 1570610614
• ISBN13: 9781570610615
• Release Date: January 1996
• Publisher: Sasquatch Books
• Length: 191 Pages
• Weight: 0.54 lbs.
• Dimensions: 0.5" x 5.5" x 8.5"

Customer Reviews

dharma bums meets alaska bear tales

anyone who seeks the deeper meaning in life inevitably entertains the notion of leaving it all behind and heading into the woods. and in doing so, one comes to the conclusion that community and family are paramount to a fulfilling life. with beautiful zen oriented imagery and a compelling narrative voice that might drive you into the wilds yourself, this book has stuck with me for years.

Kicked off an "adventure obsession" in me

After completing this book, I found myself eager to read other stories of grit and determination in the wilderness. This led to books about sailing and shipwrecks, homesteading and exploration, dogsledding and extreme sports. . . until I got the "adventure obsession" out of my system.I read this several years ago, and still rave about it to anyone who will listen. It touched me that much. Now, having recently purchased a used copy of Leo's first book about his life in Alaska, "Edges of the Earth/a Man, a Woman, a Child in the Alaskan Wilderness", and reading not-so-great reviews of this book, I can't wait to read "Edges. . ."Leo's descriptions of the flora and fauna, almost incomprehensible amounts of snow, and the glory of the northern sky are truly inspirational, and touched me on a very deep level.Truly a worthwhile read.