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By: Farley Mowat (Author)
A Canadian icon gives us his final book, a memoir…
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By: Farley Mowat (Author)
A Canadian icon gives us his final book, a memoir…
Carol S Finger –
Farley Mowat Forever for any lovers of nature
What can I ever say about Farley Mowat, that hasn’t been said, glowingly, by tens of thousands of others, in hundreds of languages? He’s a classic, and a MUST READ especially if you appreciate the great outdoors, and are a lover of animals. Mowat is a gorgeous writer; deeply observant of everything around him, and appreciative, funny, sometimes uproariously so, generous and humble, and yet so highly intelligent, without flaunting it, and being condescending. Mowat is a writer that I return to again and again, if only as an affirmation that life is good, and that there are so many wonderful things to partake of, surrounding us, if only we will open our senses, and be appreciative of the life that teams across this gorgeous little planet of ours. Mowat makes me remember, and he makes me look forward to good things to come, because in a way, he’s a philosopher; a thinker of simple, but deeply profound thoughts, that anyone could benefit from, who wants to coexist with the natural world. I would recommend Mowat as a tonic to the weary, and an potion for the cynical.
Tania –
I loved the environments and the everyday details and his intereaction …
Fascinating book. Explores the development of a life philosophy through real experience over the years. The complexity of actuality is transmitted with intelligence, compassion, honesty and realism. I loved the environments he shares, the everyday details of the natives’ lives, his interactions with friends and the tension in relations with the patrons whose sponsorship is critical. I often read about exploration of the unknown areas of our planet such as the Amazon or Siberia. In this book, I am persuaded and inspired by Mowat to embrace a fair and symbiotic relationship with the rest of nature. The book is a success.
Amazon Customer –
Core Mowat
For fans of Farley Mowat’s writing, this autobiographical work covers the core formative period from a young teen through his military service and, finally, to an assignment that ultimately provided the basis several books (including NEVER CRY WOLF), and nudged him toward a career as a writer.
james clarke –
The Lonely North
This is modern day exploring. It’s in the tundra of one of the world’s most desolate and inhospitable places – the icy wastes of N Canada. I suffered frost bite just reading it but learned an awful lot about the natural and human history of this blank place in my atlas.
Linda H. Levy –
Marvelous
I loved this book. Read about the way things were on a piece of our marvelous earth before man messed with its indigenous people and creatures. This book paints a picture of these and his adventures in the great north of Canada. One gets an armchair adventure in the wilderness with its people and creatures. Farley Mowat loves the environment and those who knew how to live in it. This tale includes these, as well as describing his childhood of exploration of the wild and its critters. We also learn of his wartime (WW2) experience. It’s a great read
Vadik –
I’m trying to learn English thanks to Farley Mowat
The books of Farley Mowat make me go on catamaran trips every summer to the wildest and remote places of Yakutiya and Evenkia. And this is the best vacation of all known to me. Thanks to the great author. I wish I had not read all his works yet.
SimonB –
Consider Yourself Canadian?
Everyone who considers themselves a Canadian either by birth or naturalization should read this book. If it isn’t already it should be mandatory reading for all grade 10/11 students. A balance of what is truly great about Canada and to be a Canadian along with an equal dose and slap in the face of the dark side.
Amazon Customer –
I really like his sense of
Very enjoyable story about life on hard conditions .I really like his sense of humour
Keith C. Armstrong –
Enjoyable discovery of more of this remarkable man’s life and love of nature. Particularly the North. Intersting to read additional accounts of his adventures.