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the deputy.....996 pages in the paperback version ! Wow ! Good luck with that......it very much reminds me of this book.....which I've yet to complete (it's only 600 pages).....
Regarding Tanner, several weeks ago he was out playing on the property and when I let him in, unfortunately he was limping. The following morning I checked him out and saw quite a bit of swelling on his ankle. I waited nine days before taking him to the vet. After x-rays, the vetenarian suggested that he see an orthopedic surgeon. There he was sedated, had more x-rays, and was diagnosed with arthritis. The injury was simply an injury. The good news was that it was not cancer and there were no infections. So life goes on.....and I'm $1,300 poorer.....and our planned departure date has been moved.....
You're post reminded me that it's been a long time since I've done a book report, so here's what I've been reading.....
K2.....Life and Death on the World's Most Dangerous Mountain.....by Ed Viesturs.....
I loved this book but I would imagine that it's real appeal is only to the people that love to climb the mountains.....the author is someone that I highly respect and have done so for many, many years. I once saw him at a speaking engagement in Washington, D.C. and left even more impressed with the guy. He famously said "Getting to the top is optional. Getting down is mandatory.".....
Tigers of the Snow.....by Jonathan Neale.....
I struggled to finish reading this book.....maybe I didn't.....enough said.....
Looking for Alaska.....by Peter Jenkins.....
This is not a bad one but it took me a long time to get immersed in the story. The writing is excellent.....it was the story (or lack of) that often lost me.....
The Elephant Whisperer.....My Life with the Herd in the African Wild.....by Lawrence Anthony.....
WOW ! This is an incredible story.....very well written. I would imagine that anyone and everyone would love this story. When I put this book down for the last time, I found myself wanting to go to Africa.....to be one with the elephants. He and his wife have written a few more books about their incredible lives in Africa.....those books are now on my to read list.....
The Last Green Valley.....by Mark Sullivan.....
This book.....I found it in my truck camper and I swear that I have no recollection of how it got there, but I'm so grateful that it did. This is one of the most incredible stories that I've ever read. I loved this book from the first page to the last. It was difficult to put the book down. Once I finished it, I mailed it to my son. And the ending.....it absolutely floored me the way it tied itself directly into my own life. Everyone should read this book in light of what the world is going through these days. Maybe it would help to open the eyes of those who are blinded.....
And of course I've got a book on my end table as we speak.....I'll share that one once it's completed.....
Regarding Tanner, several weeks ago he was out playing on the property and when I let him in, unfortunately he was limping. The following morning I checked him out and saw quite a bit of swelling on his ankle. I waited nine days before taking him to the vet. After x-rays, the vetenarian suggested that he see an orthopedic surgeon. There he was sedated, had more x-rays, and was diagnosed with arthritis. The injury was simply an injury. The good news was that it was not cancer and there were no infections. So life goes on.....and I'm $1,300 poorer.....and our planned departure date has been moved.....
You're post reminded me that it's been a long time since I've done a book report, so here's what I've been reading.....
K2.....Life and Death on the World's Most Dangerous Mountain.....by Ed Viesturs.....
I loved this book but I would imagine that it's real appeal is only to the people that love to climb the mountains.....the author is someone that I highly respect and have done so for many, many years. I once saw him at a speaking engagement in Washington, D.C. and left even more impressed with the guy. He famously said "Getting to the top is optional. Getting down is mandatory.".....
Tigers of the Snow.....by Jonathan Neale.....
I struggled to finish reading this book.....maybe I didn't.....enough said.....
Looking for Alaska.....by Peter Jenkins.....
This is not a bad one but it took me a long time to get immersed in the story. The writing is excellent.....it was the story (or lack of) that often lost me.....
The Elephant Whisperer.....My Life with the Herd in the African Wild.....by Lawrence Anthony.....
WOW ! This is an incredible story.....very well written. I would imagine that anyone and everyone would love this story. When I put this book down for the last time, I found myself wanting to go to Africa.....to be one with the elephants. He and his wife have written a few more books about their incredible lives in Africa.....those books are now on my to read list.....
The Last Green Valley.....by Mark Sullivan.....
This book.....I found it in my truck camper and I swear that I have no recollection of how it got there, but I'm so grateful that it did. This is one of the most incredible stories that I've ever read. I loved this book from the first page to the last. It was difficult to put the book down. Once I finished it, I mailed it to my son. And the ending.....it absolutely floored me the way it tied itself directly into my own life. Everyone should read this book in light of what the world is going through these days. Maybe it would help to open the eyes of those who are blinded.....
And of course I've got a book on my end table as we speak.....I'll share that one once it's completed.....