Rob Kesselring deftly mingles the story of his daughter's "coming of age" canoe trip in the wilderness of the Canadian Northwest Territories with his own life experiences in the region. The result is a story that will have you alternately rolling with laughter, clinging to the edge of your seat, and seeking out your own children to hold in your arms. Rob's down to earth writing style lends itself perfectly to this joyful narrative. By the end of the book you will feel like you've shared in their incredible bonding experience. Enjoy!
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I highly recommend reading this book...."Daughter Father Canoe" I read it twice. -- The Open Canoe Site, Jan Dettmer
My doctor had patients waiting in the lobby while he was sitting alone in the exam room reading the book! -- Dan Schwartz, Peacefire Productions
These father/daughter stories are a treasure of the highest order! -- Karen Kelley, adventurer
My doctor had patients waiting in the lobby while he was sitting alone in the exam room reading the book! -- Dan Schwartz, Peacefire Productions
These father/daughter stories are a treasure of the highest order! -- Karen Kelley, adventurer
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Rob Kesselring is the Director of Faculty Training Programs for the Minneapolis-based nonprofit, Youth Frontiers Inc. In his 20s, Rob lived in the Northwest Territories of Canada, including one year more than 200 miles from his nearest neighbor. Ten years later, he returned to this rugged land with his 14-year-old daughter, Lara, to take a 27-day canoe trip through the Canadian wilderness.
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A great book for dads of daughters or any outdoor enthusiest,
By Tom Schwolert (Minnesota) - See all my reviews
This review is from: Daughter Father Canoe Coming of age in the sub-arctic and other stories of Snowdrift River and Nonacho Lake (Paperback)
I was given the book for my 40th birthday and couldn't put it down! It has been my dream to go on an adventure with each of my children when they "come of age" and this book has inspired me to not be afraid to do it. Kesslrings stories bring the lives of the people of the NWT to life. Not only did it tell the story of a somewhat unknown people, but it also reminded me of the important milestones that every parent must take with their children. The book was inspiring to me and a great reminder of the important role we parents play in our kids lives. It's an easy, fun and inspiring read!
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So why leave the comfort of a Minneapolis suburb for a month in a canoe alone with my daughter in the wilds of the Northwest Territories of Canada? Read the first page Key Phrases - Statistically Improbable Phrases (SIPs): (learn more)
souse hole, ice fog, musk oxen, food pack, prop wash, tail wheel Key Phrases - Capitalized Phrases (CAPs): (learn more)
Hay River, Nonacho Lake, Fort Resolution, Snowdrift River, Great Slave Lake, Sandy Lake, Twin Otter, Northwest Territories, Fort Simpson, Mackenzie River, Great Bear, Lake of Woe, Charts Unlimited, Merlyn Carter, Point Lake, Carter Air Service, Eskimo Point, Fort Liard, Fort Nelson, Hudson Bay Store, Lou Menez, Siltaza Lake, World War, Canadian Shield, Mackenzie Highway New!
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So why leave the comfort of a Minneapolis suburb for a month in a canoe alone with my daughter in the wilds of the Northwest Territories of Canada? Read the first page Key Phrases - Statistically Improbable Phrases (SIPs): (learn more)
souse hole, ice fog, musk oxen, food pack, prop wash, tail wheel Key Phrases - Capitalized Phrases (CAPs): (learn more)
Hay River, Nonacho Lake, Fort Resolution, Snowdrift River, Great Slave Lake, Sandy Lake, Twin Otter, Northwest Territories, Fort Simpson, Mackenzie River, Great Bear, Lake of Woe, Charts Unlimited, Merlyn Carter, Point Lake, Carter Air Service, Eskimo Point, Fort Liard, Fort Nelson, Hudson Bay Store, Lou Menez, Siltaza Lake, World War, Canadian Shield, Mackenzie Highway New!
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Front Cover | Table of Contents | First Pages | Back Cover | Surprise Me!
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- The Cremation of Sam McGee by Robert Service on page 120
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