JOHN BRAGSTAD weaves his experience as a canoe guide and therapist for 25 years to provide insightful descriptions of nature related to everyday life.You do not have to be a wilderness traveler to take advantage of these insights.Short, readable chapters enjoyed in any order as the day suits you.Real come-away moments when a cup of coffee will do and thoughts to take you through the day.An ideal gift for a friend or family member or special occasio...

I LOVE THIS BOOK for the lessons it teaches in the beauty and breadth of nature. Lessons learned from the majestic canoe country of northern Minnesota. These can be applied to anyone, anywhere.Some of the brief chapters include mysteries discovered in fallen leaves ("It is only in the autumn when we see a testament to life's tenaciousness in the remnants of summer,") the healing power of silence ("A reminder of the tinnitus we face in a world too familiar ...

Fifty free-verse poems. "If you have ever lowered a paddle into a silent and pristine lake, if you have ever loved a child, if you have ever loved a dog, then this book is for you." "John's artistic expression is a gift to those of us who love the wilderness but lack the words to articulate its beauty." "An elegant book. Eminently readable and comforting." (Cook County News-Herald)John A Bragstad is the author of two books: Compass Season / Com...