Pursuing Alaska's Untamed: A Spirited Quest
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The ebook embraces Alaska’s wilderness spectacle. Personal excursions by the author/artist/therapist shares affectionate disclosures of remote Alaska’s Native people, habitat, and wildlife. Photo illustrated chapters reveal parallels between man's condition and wild creature pursuits. Insights gained will be heartfelt. The "Epilogue" describes the human dilemma while seeking greater purpose.
The photo illustrated ebook is an invitation to Alaska’s wilderness spectacle - an enlightened view. Personal accounts by author/artist/philosopher Doug Myers reveal affectionate disclosures of remote Alaska’s Native people, habitat, and wildlife. The excitement in new discovery serves as an alternative to the familiar and mundane.
The narrative is written for the curious romantic who embrace the suspense in wild. Stitched throughout the written fabric are revelations of various emotional shades couched in metaphors and imagery.
The author's counseling and communications background encourages a sensitive narrative style about wilderness journeys leading to soulful discoveries. Applications to personal relationship concerns are included. Comparisons between the instinctive behavior of Alaska's wild creatures and our human condition are inherent to the writing.
The contents include: Where Wild Remains a Guarded Treasure, Spirit of Adventure, Native Solidarity, Scent of Seduction, Hopeful Renewal, Grateful Hearts, Sanctuary of Dreams, Silver Hordes, Primeval Profile, Spectacle Bonanza, Iditarod's Brave, Nature's Composition, and Bewilderment in Wild.
The Epilogue synthesizes elements of each chapter describing a soulful journey. It gives special attention to the art of living with greater pleasure.
Reviews:
'While curled up with your book I felt like I left a bit of my heart in Alaska. Your skill as a wordsmith enabled me to again see and feel the land I love.' - Rachel Prine, Executive Assistant, Washington
'I found passionate love for Alaska few could express so eloquently. The way you string words together gives powerful impressions.' - Eveline Horelle Dailey, Author - Free Lance Writer, Arizona
'Your writing is so expressive - each chapter drew me in. I felt like I was really there.' - Lorraine Ellis Woolcock, Telecommunication, Alaska
'While reading your book I was enchanted and amazed.' The images spend time in my head as if I was seeing a movie. - Sra Olivia Ramirez, Hotel Owner, Colima, Mexico
Douglas C. Myers
Doug Myers was born in California, raised in Oregon, and in Southern California and Washington State served professionally as a licensed counseling therapist with agencies and in private practice settings. Doug completed graduate studies in Southern California where he earned a master's degree in theology and a doctorate degree in counseling psychology. In Southern California he worked in a holistic care setting as a counseling therapist for the Beverly Hills Doctors Hospital. While working in the Seattle area he received additional post-graduate training with the Institute for Bio-Energetic analysis of New York. Doug served as Director of Family Court while working with divorcing couples and families, and consultant to the Court of Domestic Relations in Washington State.Doug later became joint owner of a rustic fish camp located on a remote river in Southwest Alaska. His adventures were shared with Native friends at their historic village site in the Bristol Bay Region. Visits to Bristol Bay and other distant areas of the Bering Sea, Alaska Peninsula, and Kodiak island offered cultural insights, fascinating sport fishing experiences, and close encounters with some of Alaska's renowned brown bear.As an Alaskan author Myers' goal is to share Alaska's intrigue, including its scenic treasure, Native culture, and wildlife adventure. His counseling and communications background encourages a sensitive narrative style of meaningful wilderness journeys leading to soulful discoveries. Myers' passions also include photography and illustrative art, which are incorporated in his writings and publications.Recent writings include a rhythmic poetic style that is thematic in content, e.g., Character, Family, Lifestyle, Love, and Nature.
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