fatherhood, fly-fishing, and a river journey through the heart of Alaska
Ureneck, Lou
2009
Chronicles Lou Ureneck's ten day Alaskan fishing trip with his teenage son, in which he overcame natural obstacles and helped his son deal with the divorce of his parents.
Dramatizes the true story of Christopher McCandless, a twenty-four-year-old man, newly graduated from college, who gave away all his money and possessions and embarked on a journey of self-discovery on the road, which eventually led him to Alaska where he starved to death in the wilderness.
A white boy transplanted from Chicago to the Arctic tundra of Alaska finds himself struggling to adapt to his new home, where he must learn to hunt, fish, and live off the land, separated from the constant call of consumer culture.
"The Barringer family is happy in the Alaskan Territory. Confronted by an old flame, Leah realizes her feelings never went away and she is whisked away on an unforgettable journey"--Provided by publisher.