Beg, borrow, buy or steal a copy of this book, used orotherwise. I was lucky enough to find a stack of them ...s a few years ago. I bought them all and gave a copy to every one of my family and friends for Christmas that year. A cracking good read, one you will enjoy & read over and over...

I was also captivated, and now haunted by this book. Although I lack the character this woamn had, I identified with her in so many ways. The scene of her husband getting mauled by the bear is forever engraved in my head. I can't believe it is out of print; this book should be required reading for everyone.

This was one of the best books that I've ever read. I was devastated when I lost my copy and found that it went out of print -- but Amazon located another one for me and I just read it again. The step class was even better then 2nd time. I read a lot of books and this is the first time that I'd like to contact the author.

This book inspired me so much. It touched me because I am a child of divorce just as Sarah was. The book made me feel like I was on Denali- talking to Gabe and listening to Sam sing his joyful tunes. Now I know what I'm going to do with my life. I'm going to climb. Thank you, Mrs.Murphy. It was a wonderful book that touched my greatly.

I thought that To The Summit was an excilent book. It really opens your eyes to what you can acomplish if you have the determination and mentalability to put you mind to it. Sarah is a 17 year old girl that has the dream of reaching the summit of Denail and beening the youngest person to clime North Americas highest mountain. I thought that the book was great and would highly recamend it.

It is an excellent book that I enjoyed reading, I am even reading it again. It shows that with determination and a positive attiude, even a 17-year old girl can over come the challenge, both metally and physically of climbing North America's largest mountain. Not only getting stronger phyiscally , Sarah was brought closer to her father, and her life. Once again I have to say 'WOW! '.

Fantastic Book! Sherry Simpson's brilliant style and insight mark her as one of the best writers of our time. This book is sure to become a classic that will be read and studied for generations to come. You will enjoy this book on many, many levels. If you don't own a copy of "The Way Winter Comes", buy it now. You won't be disappointed!

Calling this book nature writing, or Alaska writing, or wilderness writing is to box it into a space that is too small. This is just damn GOOD writing by someone who knows how to take the reader places without heavy-handedness. In many ways, I find Simpson's essay to be better than the oft-mentioned names like McPhee, Muir, Gutkind, etc.

Simpson takes the reader on a literary tour of Alaska. From her upbringing here in Juneau to her excursions in the deep Arctic, we are given an open window to peer into some of the mysteries of the many faces of Alaska. Her journalistic past affords her some true objectivity in dealing with controversial topics like wolf trapping.

You won't be able to put the book down. The Rescue of Alfa Foxtrot 586 should be made into a movie. There are heroes galore and this story shouid be told to a larger audience.

I read this very exciting account of the rescue of these flyers in two sittings. Capt. Jampoler brings the story to life by presenting, "Finding of Facts," from the official investigation and then tells us the details in a very readable way. Jampoler also brings humor into this heroic story. He explains that the Navy does not train flyers to use survival suits in freezing water because it is akin to "practice bleeding."

This book amazingly recreates the scene of a horrific chain of events back on a cold day in Oct 1978. As an ex-Navy man, and a son of one of the flight survivors, I appreciate the accuracy and directness of the authors writing. The way the Mr Jampoler articulated the facts and experiences of all those involved is a tribute to those lost that day.

This story provides an emotional referrence to use whenever you think you are having a bad day at the office.

An exceptional resource. The suggestions for activities were found to be right on target. About.com

"These useful guides are highly recommended... " Library Journal

"The ideal traveling companion, and a wonderful book for the armchair traveler." Midwest Book Review

I found this collection of novelas to be magnificent. I didn't want to put it down. At one point I acutally cried. The characters become so real to you that you are moved with their pain and elated in their victories. I also found them spiritually uplifting. Now I just wish I could go see the places that were so wonderfully discribed.

I do not read alot but I could not put this book down. I live in Alaska and have been in the same place as the charcter in the book. I liked the spiritual content too. Differently better than the trashy love novels you can buy.

I liked the second story the best, because it really made me ask myself "What would I have done if I were in her situation? Would I have put God first? Would I have denied myself a strong opportunity like that because God said NO?" But I liked all four of them. They were realistic romance but not mushy or improper. A MUST-READ...YOU WON'T FORGET THIS BOOK AND (HOPEFULLY) THE LESSONS YOU LEARNED THROUGH PRACTICAL EXAMPLES OF SUBMISSION TO GOD.

Very nice children's book. Good story, outstanding illustrations. Makes me long for Alaska, the Tanana Valley and State Fairs and the sunny summer nights. The Moose's Cabbage Soup Recipe was yummy!

Entertainingly written by Cherie B. Stihler and delightfully illustrated by Jeremiah Trammel, The Giant Cabbage: An Alaska Folktale is a playful story about a hard-working moose who is determined to enter the biggest and best cabbage he can grow into the Giant Cabbage contest. But the cabbage he grows is so big it can hardly be moved - what is everyone to do? The Giant Cabbage is an upbeat, whimsical and enthusiastically recommended picture book tale which will have special appeal for children ages 3 to 8.

Truly a charming book that children ages 3-8 will enjoy. Moose has a problem. He grew a huge cabbage but cannot get it to the fair. It is just too BIG! Fortunately, Moose has some very special friends who are more than happy to lend a helping hand. When everyone pushes the cabbage, they accomplish a HUGE feat. They move the cabbage onto the truck and take it to the fair.

Fortunately, Moose's friends have ENORMOUS hearts too and so does Moose when he shares his cabbage after the fair. This is a great book about friendship and helping others. The illustrations are wonderfully sweet. The text is easy to read and children will appreciate the repetitive words that make this story fun to read.

I read this book years ago when it was first published. Like one of the other reviewers, I was at the time a commercial fisherman myself, living in Kodiak, and this was one of the few books around that talked about the "life and times" of Alaskan fishermen. The book uses an interesting format, alternating chapters of fact and fiction. With the recent popularity of fishing books (Perfect Storm, Hungry Ocean, Lost at Sea, Working on the Edge, etc), I'll bet that this book will enjoy a renewed-popularity. However - readers of those books should be aware that this is mostly a fictional account of a character as he works in various different fisheries - it is not a factual documentary-type book like the ones mentioned above.

I make my living teaching about commercial fishing. I am glad to see this book still in print so I can continue to recommend it to my students. It is, by far, the most entertaining and historically accurate account of Southwest Alaska and fishing from the 50's to the 70's. It should be required reading for anyone who fishes crab, salmon, and groundfish out there. Bill is a great writer, and this book is more or less his own experience. It is good for both its historical accuracy and the personal story of what is was like to see our fisheries develop to what they are today. He continues to come here and go out on boats to learn and write more. There is no else one who has the combination of great writing skill and experience in these fisheries, and this book is well worth reading. You will enjoy the story, you will learn something, and you will want to be Bill McCloskey (and live through it, like he did).

A great novel written by someone who has been there. The reader can feel and smell the Alaskan fishing industry as the writer takes you from 'greenhorn' to 'highliner'.

I enjoy this book more for the memories it brings me than the recipies. Both are good though. If you were a fan of the show you are sure to enjoy the book.

I really enjoy this cookbook, not just for its great recipes, but also the photos, quotes, and stories behind the recipes. The index is great because you can look up recipes by the character, or by the name of the recipe. And it even has a section for Thanksgiving, and a section for Christmas. Each recipe reminds me of the episode that it originated from, and it feels like I have a little piece of Cicely in my own home. The recipes are wonderful, and it's also a fun book to browse through and read little tidbits. A must-have for any fan of the show, it's quite a unique book.

This is the only cookbook I've ever read cover-to-cover, and I've read it three times. Some of the recipes get a little silly (Marylin Whirlwind's potatoes: 1. boil potatoes. 2. salt.) but some are fantastic, and the descriptions are hilarious. Whether you're a cook, a NX-junkie, or both, this book is definitely worth getting.

I had the distinct pleasure of meeting Libby Riddles personally on a cruise with Princess Cruise Line. Her talk was so enlightening that I bought the book. This is a must read for every Iditarod fan or interested person. The grueling schedule and trails will hold your interest until the end of the book. You'll find out what Libby cared on her sled, how she prepared for each checkpoint and what all the mushers have to endure to come out on top of the pack. You'll easily learn to respect the mushers and the love/dedication they have for the Iditarod.

Libby Riddles is the first woman to win the Iditarod, which is the Alaskan dog-sled race that covers over 1,000 miles.

As I'm not very familiar with Alaska, I had never heard of Libby Riddles, or the Iditarod for that matter. However, my boss, who is from Alaska, brought me an autographed copy of the book as a souvenir from one of her trips home. I immediately started reading the book and was quickly engrossed in Libby's adventure.

The book is written in journal style. I felt as if I were right there on the trail with Libby throughout her grueling race to the finish. Interspersed throughout the pages are interesting Iditarod facts that help the reader to better understand the life of a musher as well as the ins and outs of the race.

Libby, as well as all the mushers, show an amazing amount of courage and strength. From start to finish, many mushers don't get to shower and exist on an hour or so of sleep every 15-24 hours! Imagine that kind of schedule, coupled with the intense physical endurance they're also experiencing. It was simply mind boggling, but very admirable.

I found this a fascinating read; my only complaint is that I wish it were longer! I wanted the story to continue a little bit after Libby crossed the finish line in Nome!

After meeting Libby personally in Juneau May 2001, I had to read the book! She takes you "with her and her precious dogs" on this adventure with details about the event and how she feels,copes and thrives throughout the 1984 Iditarod.

The best part? She won as a team (with her dogs) and as a person of strength with the knowledge that she would also be a role model from both women and men.

I found the book inspiring!