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“Abbey was crazy, forward and direct, and fabulous. Though his ideas are radical I couldn't help but love him for it. He describes the desert in a way I feel even further in love with it, which I didn't think was possible.
Erin wrote this review 8 days ago. ( reply | permalink ) Was this review helpful? Yes | No
His ideas are still very relevant - GET OFF THE ROAD AND OUT OF YOUR CAR!
”“Second time around - this time I chose it as our book discussion selection in honor of Earth Day.”
Lisa Labovitch wrote this review 3 weeks ago. ( reply | permalink ) Was this review helpful? Yes | No“Wonderfully poetic, wonderfully irreverent musings of Edward Abbey during his summer as a seasonal ranger in what is now Arches National Park. ”
James DiPeso wrote this review Wednesday, February 27, 2013. ( reply | permalink ) Was this review helpful? Yes | No
“Wonderfully poetic, philosophical, and evocative, this story of a forest ranger's summer in the Utah national parks is essentially a love song to the desert. Thought-provoking and beautiful.”
Neelthak wrote this review Tuesday, February 19, 2013. ( reply | permalink ) Was this review helpful? Yes | No
“Wonderful old book about the Utah wilderness in the 1950's and a man's explorations and philosophy about nature. ”
Grandma Bonnie wrote this review Tuesday, February 5, 2013. ( reply | permalink ) Was this review helpful? Yes | No
“I originally read this book 40 years ago. It was time to see if the luster had worn off. Abbey's reflection occurred at the same time I was growing in the exact space, Southern Utah. This makes the book very personal. It remains a poetic and very political view of the merging of wilderness with the invasion of people. His chapters/essays on Arches before roads, the trip down the Colorado, and thoughts on the LDS stand out. His vision for the future has happened. He just didn't anticipate the arrival of the mountain bike (I am sure it would amuse him.)”
Rob M wrote this review Friday, January 25, 2013. ( reply | permalink ) Was this review helpful? Yes | No
“One of his best, although not by Ed's lights. The curmudgeon lives on in the hearts of many.”
john c123 wrote this review Tuesday, January 8, 2013. ( reply | permalink ) Was this review helpful? Yes | No
“I read this while traveling through the deserts of Utah. I loved being in the places he was describing.”
Juliet P wrote this review Sunday, December 16, 2012. ( reply | permalink ) Was this review helpful? Yes | No
“I want to visit Arches NP. Badly.”
Adam H wrote this review Monday, November 26, 2012. ( reply | permalink ) Was this review helpful? Yes | No
“One of my first reads and one of my absolute favorites. Although I do not agree with all of his philosopies, I do agree with a lot of his thoughts. A nice read for me as I have spent some time in the Utah desert, and can imagine myself there in my old age, living quietly with the wind and stars...”
ed wrote this review Wednesday, August 29, 2012. ( reply | permalink ) Was this review helpful? Yes | No
