Upstream

<p><em>Upstream</em> is a continuation of Eric Wade's wilderness story begun in his earlier book <em>Cabin</em>. For many years Wade has traveled twice a year to his cabin on a river for an extended stay in the Alaska boreal forest. There he and his wife Doylanne built a rewarding life among bear moose owls grouse and fish. But their recent trips carry a different feeling as they face the challenges that come with aging. Wade gives us a look at his pain and frustration as he needs to adjust his behaviors to suit his physical changes having reached the point in life when he transitions from building and growing to slowing down and letting go. Beautifully written <em>Upstream</em> is a meditation on a life spent in the wilderness and the realization that one's dream doesn't fade as the years go by but one must be prepared to make some changes. </p>