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Abe
Joined: 11 Jul 2004 Posts: 436 Location: Prescott Valley
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Posted: 8/18/2004, 4:26 pm Post subject: "THE SECRET KNOWLEDGE OF WATER" |
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Ladies and gentlemen, every once in a while I come across a book that is worthy of telling anyone that shares the same interests as I. I have come across such book to share with you all.
It is written by Craig Childs titled;
"[There Are Two Easy Ways to Die in the Desert: Thirst and Drowning] THE SECRET KNOWLEDGE of WATER"
I will not go in to great of details, other than to say I would encourage everyone to read it; especially, for those who have just recently moved here to Arizona.
On the Abe's scale of 1 to 5, 5 being best, I give it a 4.5. |
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oriole_scott
Joined: 18 Jul 2004 Posts: 166 Location: the cornfields
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Posted: 8/18/2004, 8:47 pm Post subject: |
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I'll second that!
As far as I'm concerned, The Secret Knowledge of Water is right up there with the best nature books ever written (though calling it a nature book is a bit of an injustice since the book runs the gamut from quiet contemplation of nature to serious adventure; he deftly squeezes some science, too). It's rare for me to ever read a book more than once. I read Secret Knowledge twice within a year and was blown away both times.
-Scott _________________ "We are here on the planet only once, and might as well get a feel for the place" - Annie Dillard |
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cactuscat
Joined: 04 Jan 2003 Posts: 459 Location: Phoenix
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Posted: 8/19/2004, 7:42 am Post subject: |
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Agreed - it's a beautifully written book. |
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Hikngrl Canyoneering is my 'Happy Place'
Joined: 27 May 2003 Posts: 5578 Location: Peoria, AZ
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Posted: 8/19/2004, 8:45 am Post subject: |
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That is the same guy that wrote The Soul of Nowhere. JW63 has told me much about that book as well and I have looked all over for it and couldn't find it so when I read this post I just couldn't take it any more and went to http://www.alibris.com/ and ordered them both! Thanks for the recommendations! Now the wait begins... they both ship in 2-3 days..... _________________ ~~~Diane~~~
I want to shine! |
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