Body of Water: A Sage, a Seeker, and the World's Most Elusive Fish
| Author | : | |
| Rating | : | 4.92 (538 Votes) |
| Asin | : | 1571313648 |
| Format Type | : | paperback |
| Number of Pages | : | 256 Pages |
| Publish Date | : | 2013-06-03 |
| Language | : | English |
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The lyrical narrative strikes a delicate balance between reflective memoir and reportage.”Minneapolis Star Tribune “If truth is a tailing bonefish, then Chris Dombrowski has taken full measure of the truth. This is a book about seeking that which we cannot see, of understanding a place and its people not nearly as foreign as we might imagine. It’s a book about what connects us, and a book about disconnection, too. Though most importantly, it’s a meditation, not only on the ebb and flow of our lives, but on the lives with which we share this planet. Destined to be a classic.”Jim Harrison “Dombrowski’s writing exhibits a poetic sense of economy. By book’s end, Dombrowksi leaves readers with many lessons, though this one most of all: whether on a skiff or in a book, the guide matters. Domb
Also a fly-fishing guide, Dombrowski lives in Missoula, Montana.. Born in Michigan, Chris Dombrowski earned his MFA from the University of Montana. His publications include two collections of poems, most recently Earth Again. His poetry and nonfiction have been widely published in leading journals and magazines
Unique! F. Morgan Roberts I have never read a fishing book like this one. It is spiritual, poetic, and exhibits a sense of social justice, especially in its compassion for the exploited guides. Thanks for such a classic! Morgan Roberts. "Beautifully written." according to Steve Buckley. This is a masterpiece of fishing literature. Chris Dombroski has told the take of a noted guide with grace and dexterity. If yo have never waded a flat for bonefish, you will think you have after reading this book.. Bryan Censoni said Wonderful book even if you aren't a fisherman. I am not a fly-fisherman, but after reading this I want to be. Dombrowski's keen eye of observation translates beautifully to the written word. I often found myself re-reading a paragraph just because it was there to read again. You do not need to be a fisherman to appreciate the beauty of this book. Highly recommend.
But as Pinder’s stories unfold, Dombrowski discovers a profound integrity and wisdom in his life.. Enter a miraculous email: Can’t go, it’s all paid for, just book a flight to Miami. Thus began a journey that would lead to the Bahamas and to David Pinder, a legendary bonefishing guide. Chris Dombrowski was playing a numbers game: two passionspoetry and fly-fishing; one child, with another on the way; and an income hovering perilously close to zero. And no one was better at hunting them than Pinder, a Bahamian whose accuracy and intuition were virtuosic. By the time Dombrowski meets Pinder, however, he has been abandoned by the industry he helped build, watching as the world of his beloved bonefish is degraded by tourists he himself did so much to attract. Bonefish are prized for their elusiveness and their tenacity