There is more to this book than the words of the story deliver. You will want to read it over again to make sure your catch the message behind the black letters. Author, Randy Kadish, penned a book that I connected with about 3 chapters in. Until that point, I was not sure how this review would go. I was glad that I kept reading. It then became hard to put down.

Most of the story is set in the time before, during, and after World War 2. It essentially captures the life of young boy who, by accident, stumbles into a love for flyfishing. Like the rivers the main character fishes in, many of life’s lessons begin and/or end with some time in the water and the trout that are held there. Along the way the main character meets some interesting people in and out of the river that contribute big and small to the characters life development. The funny thing is - I have already met many of the people in the story in my own life - you will think the same way to.

What I appreciated about the book and where I made a ‘connection’ was during the flyfishing moments where the main character discovered and finally executed various aspects of flyfishing.

Often times by himself.

It reminded my of many of my early flyfishing hours on the Muskoka River. The joy of seeing my fly landing farther and farther away after each cast and only being able to share that moment with nobody but the river.

That’s not a complaint or a regret.

I am sure many of you had a similar experiences. It is because of those moments I think you would like this book.

This book is more fiction and philosophical than ‘How-To’ manual. You will find out how time on the river can impact your thinking or help you cope with the stuff that life throws at you. That being said, the author does include some terms and instructions in the last few pages that are helpful.

Does the main character make peace with the world? I will leave that for you to read about and decide.

Great book Mr. Kadish!

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