This book is not about catching fish. It is a poetic memoir about a lifetime of experiences on lakes and streams and in mountains in pursuit of beauty, adventure and tranquility. It is a book to be read around a campfire. The poems are about fly fishing, loons, osprey, love, trout, mountains and mutant carp. The book is a treasure of wit, wisdom, whimsy and humor with a Forward written by Valerie Hemingway. It is beautifully illustrated and the perfect gift for the outdoors person who thought they had everything.
Here is Jack’s favorite Amazon review of his book:
By Marci Cerqueti on May 26, 2005
I have always wanted to be a frontier woman, but was born too late!!. I wanted to tame the wild and unknown, but cant shoot a gun!! From the safety of my armchair, my fire cracking in the hearth, Jack with his words, and Sheryl with her paintbox, I was right there, the frigid water splashing on my face, the rush as the fish hits the line. I felt like I was yet again a child in England, my Grandfather beside me, guiding me to land that one that would never be the one that got away. Looking at the light hitting the water, the waves and shadows, so wonderfully frozen in that moment of an eyes blink, Sheryl had me right there, I could feel the colours of the leaves as the sun shot over them. I saw the rainbow etched over the scales of the fish as the water droplets plonked back in to the river.
Thank you Jack and Sheryl, reading this wonderful book gave me escape, took this country girl right back, even if I have never ventured so far as the Home Counties of Southern England. Between the two of you, you had me feeling like a Laura Ingles Wilder, and for that I thank you both.
Thank you Jack and Sheryl, reading this wonderful book gave me escape, took this country girl right back, even if I have never ventured so far as the Home Counties of Southern England. Between the two of you, you had me feeling like a Laura Ingles Wilder, and for that I thank you both.
Water Like the Soul of an Angel can be purchased here.
