This is me Mr Danny Wilks 9781520494531 Books
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This is not a story about cutting off body parts to survive, or going to brink of existence in an unforeseen twist of fate. This is an adventure born from watching old movies and programs of people living and travelling in the Alaskan/Canadian wilderness. It is a story of a solo quest to get to Alaska by kayak with very little experience, surviving in the wilderness along the way; it’s a story of learning to believe in yourself when some others think you’re crazy, of putting one foot in front of the other each day, and of trusting your wits to get you out of a situation if it all goes wrong. Some describe it as crazy, some say it’s a spirit quest. All I know is that I needed to do it, so I did. There is a youtube video diary of the trip you can check out here http//www.youtube.com/watch?feature=player_detailpage&v=8dDAGu96BAw If its a bit long for you here is the teaser video http//www.youtube.com/watch?feature=player_detailpage&v=zLxoZjSd0-g
This is me Mr Danny Wilks 9781520494531 Books
Danny's corrext: he definitely CANNOT write. He rambles ,digresses, and includes unnecessary and irritating details. I'm only part way through this mess and I've already put it aside. I !at come back to it sometime this winter when I'm snowbound and bored silly. Then again, I may end up just deleting ot. Glad I paid less than $1. Don't waste your money. There are much better books out there.Product details
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Tags : This is me [Mr Danny Wilks] on Amazon.com. *FREE* shipping on qualifying offers. This is not a story about cutting off body parts to survive, or going to brink of existence in an unforeseen twist of fate. This is an adventure born from watching old movies and programs of people living and travelling in the Alaskan/Canadian wilderness. It is a story of a solo quest to get to Alaska by kayak with very little experience,Mr Danny Wilks,This is me,Independently published,152049453X,Biography & Autobiography Adventurers & Explorers
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This is me Mr Danny Wilks 9781520494531 Books Reviews
This is a wonderful tale of one man's adventure and a good story about how he managed to stay alive in what was obviously a fool's errand. Just the fact that he survived upsets Darwin's theory because the chances of him getting blown out and using valuable resources to try and mount a rescue should serve as a warning to all to get the training necessary and not go on a quest like Danny did. I applaud his will and drive to do it I just hope others less lucky do not follow in his path without a few years of sea kayaking with experienced boaters before attempting a voyage like this. Good read Danny.
As a child, I loved listening to my Scottish great-grandparents talk - their accents, and phraseology were beautiful to me. Danny Wilks' writing style is simple, personal, and easy to read - I loved his Scottish phraseology. His personality comes through - his excitement, trepidation, pride and his sense of wonder were palpable. I'm eager to watch his video.
I am a kayaker and found Danny's youtube video about his trip from Canada to Alaska very interesting. It's not just about being in the kayak but about the landscape and nature. This trip is about having a dream and following it. It's about doing things your own way, good or bad and learning from the experience. I read the book in an afternoon. I didn't want to stop reading because I felt like I was right there with him. It was an enjoyable trip. Danny tells you about the trip just like he was sitting across from you at the dinner table or in your living room. Thanks Danny for coming to visit me and letting me tag along on your trip.
This is a fun read, especially for those who enjoy kayaking or canoeing and have dreams of taking a long, self-propelled journey on the water. Danny recounts many acts of kindness extended to him during his low-budget trip which helped him press on during bleak weather conditions. Being a relative novice at kayaking, he took on a difficult, long-distance trek and along the way encountered a number of challenges. His accounts of dealing with them offer inspiration to those who would ponder tackling a task seemingly impossible. His description of encounters with wildlife are particularly enjoyable to read. Although he admittedly was not a scholar of writing when in school, he nonetheless warrants receipt of a grade of B based on his ability to report accurately, entertain, and maintain the reader's interest. Definitely worth a read if you enjoy reading true life adventures.
I watched the YouTube video first, which I didn't really find that interesting, but when I learned there was a book, I thought I'd give it a try. I couldn't put it down! I got out my computer to follow his journey on Google Maps while reading it so I could be an idea of where he was. Fascinating! Makes me want to kayak the Inside Passage now!
Fun read. Its refreshing to read about someone making an adventure without sponsors, and piles of cash and the latest fancy gear etc. I think our society today gets caught up in the commercialism aspect of things and we miss the most important aspects of an Adventure. That and our society today is too busy doing the 9-5 work slog very few people today know what an Adventure really is. We pay for "Experiences" it led tours etc but when we do that its not an Adventure its just an Experience. Danny's story is back to the essence of what Adventure really is. Meeting people along the way, figuring out how to do it with what you have, and knowing when you have reached your limits and need to hunker down and let things go their course.
I'm glad Danny put it into words and shared it with us. These stories are rare today!
The author starts the book apologizing for his lack of writing skill and then sets out to prove himself a liar, which he does. In clean, simple, direct prose Danny tells the story of a trip of a lifetime paddling an old sea kayak from Vancouver, BC to Ketchikan, AK a trip that, at least on paper, he was woefully unprepared for. He only had a little experience in a kayak, he couldn't read tide charts and his only maps were printouts from Google Earth but he did have the good sense to know his limits in the boat, a whole lot of grit, and a little bit of luck. Because he is such a humble, self effacing guy, the story is truly inspiring. You feel like"if he can do something like this, maybe I'm capable of great adventure too". I highly recommend it.
Danny's corrext he definitely CANNOT write. He rambles ,digresses, and includes unnecessary and irritating details. I'm only part way through this mess and I've already put it aside. I !at come back to it sometime this winter when I'm snowbound and bored silly. Then again, I may end up just deleting ot. Glad I paid less than $1. Don't waste your money. There are much better books out there.
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