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Alaska Behind Blue Eyes: A Police Officer Discovers Life, Love and Law Enforcement on the Last Frontier

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Having grown up about 60 miles from Clare and having recently visited Skagway, White's book captured my heart. As I read his book I could "see" Broadway, the towering mountains surrounding Skagway, the cruise ships at the end of the dock, etc. A small town Michigan boy who followed his dreams and shared his experiences will make you laugh, cry and wonder what will happen next. A must read book for anyone who loves the beauty, tranquility and adventures of Alaksa.

While it is no classic work of literature, White's story telling often touched my heart. Every story brought forth unexpected emotions, ranging from suspense and fright of wilderness experiences to the sadness of lost love. White writes about "matters-of-the-heart" issues which we all experience as part of our search for our own destiny.

This is not just a collection of short stories, it is collection of the "defining moments" of White's journey in search of himself.

White's humor and gentleness make this book a must-read for law enforcement types, wilderness lovers, and those blessed with a special affection for Alaksa. Once Alaska touches you with her magic spell, it stays within your soul forever. Alan White captures it perfectly.

This is a wonderful collection of stories about life with a mostly humorous tint. Mr. White takes life in Alaska as a police officer and brings it to a level of understanding for the common man. I can't wait for his next book.

I was crying on one page and laughing aloud the next. Great book, I plowed through it in 2 days. Highly recommended. When you read it start on chapter 21 then start at chapter one. This is what someone told me to do and it worked for me!!

FIRST CHAPTER OR TWO STARTS OFF SLOW, BUT THIS ENDS UP BEING ONE OF THE BEST/FUNNIEST BOOKS I HAVE READ IN A LONG TIME.

While visiting the Clare, Michigan Cops and Doughnuts Bakery I came across this book and its' sequel at the doughnut shop. I read it all while enjoying our week in Michigan and the sequel on the way back to Illinois.
I was laughing through some chapters and crying at the end of others. I did not want to put either book down. I originally bought the two books for my son who will do his police internship this next year through the university he attends in Illinois. He is also an avid fisherman.
I have several regrets - 1. the copies were not autographed. 2. so far, there is not a 3rd book. 3. Mr. White was not at the Cops & Doughnuts Shop the day we stopped in for a doughnut and drink.

(Yes, in the second book there are several misspelled words - though/through as an example. I would also think that the publishing company would have a better proofreader)

When Al's buddy, Ken told me about this book I have to admit I was a little skeptical... "come on a cop from Clare, writing a book about Alaska" and then I thought to the wild fishing tales that I'd heard Al and Ken musing about around coffee when we were working... so I gave it a try - and boy was I amazed... every page leaves you feeling like you are there going through the whole adventure with Al... It's a book of stories that were experienced first hand, and I'm sure the author took the necessary literary liberty's were needed but you'll feel like your in alaska yourself but looking through the authors Blue Eyes... I'm still awaiting the third book and hope to hear of the mighty Snipe Hunt!!

Alaska: Behind Blue Eyes captured and held my attention right from the start. When I read about the young man standing on the hill at the edge of town and looking back one last time, I thought of my own travels away from home. The excitement and anxieties of the journey to a new home, the time of adjustment once you have arrived, making new friends...it's all there. Granted, I've never come face to face with a grizzly, but I felt as though I was the fisherman on the banks while reading that chapter. I stayed up late two nights running because I simply could not put the book down! Fascinating characters, wonderful setting, excellent writing.

Dear Officer Al,
I just finished reading your book of adventures in Alaska. I really enjoyed your storytelling technique. Your transitions from one event were compelling to keep me looking forward to picking up the book to continue. I only had short bursts of time to devote to reading it. I was sorry when I noticed only a few pages left. I had hoped for more.
There are some things I'd like to mention that I found distracting while going through your story. Learn the verb forms of lie and lay. Sometimes they were correct but most often the usage was wrong. Also, know the difference between bonsai and banzai; those words are not interchangeable and quite different in meaning. Compound adjectives are hyphenated, but in compounding an adverb (an -ly word) and an adjective no hyphen is to be used. Dark River Publishing should know that consistent use of the comma in nouns of address would be helpful to the reader. Well, that's a start. These are just elementary points I think you should know.