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Against a backdrop of the park itself and its seasonal vibrancy, the son spins a captivating and affectionate memoir of an outsized personality and the unique path he chose. Complex, colourful, and capable on many levels, Duncan was a man of contradictions, not the least of which was his choice of a 19th-century existence in a 20th-century world. A lumberman until an accident finally forced him out of the park in his 70s, MacGregor père was a skilled outdoorsman, passionate angler, avid reader, amateur historian, lifelong baseball fan--Roy's account of the MacGregors' journey to Cooperstown alone is worth the price of admission--and a remarkably present father for a man who lived away from his family for most of the year. "He was always there for us," the son stresses, "only 'there' was in the bush, where he could be counted on."
It's in the many ways Duncan ultimately could be counted on--as a father and as a man--that make him such a full and memorable character. If he hadn't been so real, it would have taken a writer of his son's exceptional ability to create him. That he had the genuine article to work with makes A Life in the Bush all the richer. --Jeff Silverman --This text refers to an out of print or unavailable edition of this title.
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4.0 out of 5 stars
Very interesting... Hard to put down.,
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This review is from: Life in the Bush (Paperback)
I found this book hard to put down. It is a very well written account of life in Algonquin Park and an amazing portrait of the author's father... a man I wish I had the pleasure of meeting. Having spent many holidays in Algonquin, I find myself wanting to go and explore and to find the places they lived, worked and fished.
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4.0 out of 5 stars
Past to Present,
By Bren (Caledon) - See all my reviews
This review is from: Life in the Bush (Paperback)
A wonderful book that not only tells the story of a fascinating individual but will touch anyone who grew up experiencing Canada's wilderness, lakes, fishing, hockey, etc. It is truly a uniquely Canadian book that also gives us a revealing glimpse into our past. Enjoy!
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Past Lessons for Present Times,
By Michael Younder (Toronto, Ontario Canada) - See all my reviews
This review is from: Life in the Bush (Paperback)
At times this book reads more like Field & Stream than a memoir, however Duncan's life does grow on you. In a busy, complex world were many of us spend hours picking say, the right wallpaper or colour necktie, Duncan's world slides into simpler pleasures without effort, expense or trouble. I was hoping though, to read more about how father and son related to each other. The reader is just left with the last few pages to get any real meaning out this plot.
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