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Alaskan Retreater's Notebook

One Man's Journey into the Alaskan Wilderness

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Alaskan Retreater's Notebook

By: Ray Ordorica
Narrated by: Stephen Bel Davies
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In the fall of 1978, Ray Ordorica packed everything he thought he would need into his Toyota LandCruiser and drove north to Alaska. He came to a land he had never seen, to find something he wasn't even sure existed: a wilderness cabin he could use for a year or more to live, think, relax, read, and write. Ordorica found his cabin, fixed it up, and, although it was just an un-insulated 12- by 16-foot one-room log structure, he spent three winters in it in relative comfort.

Ordorica's life in that cabin fulfilled a dream he had had for more than 10 years. During his long winters in Alaska, it occurred to him that there must be many others who have put off an extended wilderness visit out of ignorance or fear. They have as many questions about Alaska as he had before he arrived: How do you cope with 40 below? How do you get water? Is it totally dark in mid-winter? These questions and many more gave Ordorica the idea to write the Alaskan Retreater's Notebook, an epic memoir about one man's journey into the Alaskan wilderness. With his wisdom, you will learn how to live with the country, and not against it.

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Amazing Story • Genuine Account • Great Narrator Voice • Captivating Tale • Passionate Fellow • Solid Info
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it was really a very genuine account from the Alaskan wild. alone in a cabin at 50 below for a very long winter.

very interesting story but sounds like cabin fever

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After the first few chapters the story expands to the experience of living in Alaska. The pace and narration remind me of listening to the ol’timers at the cafe replay their reveries of youth over breakfast. A bit practical, and perhaps a bit romantic, but a welcome window into the experience.

Almost like listening to a campfire story.

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I enjoyed this tale every step of the way. Alaskan adventures are my guilty pleasure. The story starts as an expert to do list and ends as a mans timeless quest to find peace of mind. I also enjoyed the narration and will look for his work.

A brave man on a timeless quest.

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I really enjoyed the story and experiences of the author. Very entertaining. I would recommend this book to any adventurer or prepper or anyone who wants to experience wild Alaska. This book kept me entertained throughout. Full of useful information and relevant personal experiences.

Great book!

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This book has every conceivable thing you should consider if you want to adventure into the Alaskan wilderness. You will want to take notes on most chapters if you are going to give it a go. If you just want a travel memoir, you will enjoy it too.

If you dream of going to Alaska

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This book started out really good. Towards the last fourth of the book it was more boring than reading a persons grocery list. It seems as if the author wanted just to fill space.

Started out good...

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Real stories from a passionate fellow. Heavy on guns and gun lore for my taste.

Odd but good.

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i really enjoyed the person doing the reading. Am looking for other books read by him. Also enjoyed the book itself especially the part about the fox. I wish the author had more books.

Loved this book

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what an amazing story Ray
I had one year in Alaska myself I made a squirrel friend and some bird friends too couple but we weren’t so much friends
I’m planning to move back

That was an amazing adventure

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Love listening. great story it is great to listen t9 to fall asleep as he has a great voice

Love this book

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