An autobiographical exploration of the author Bill Sherwonit's relationship to the Alaska wilderness. It describes Sherwonit's introduction to the Brooks Range and his years as an exploration geologist. It explores his childhood roots in rural Connecticut and his recognition of wild nature as refuge. It follows him as he becomes a nature writer.
"Changing Paths: Travels and Meditations in ""Alaska""'s Arctic Wilderness" is an autobiographical exploration of author Bill Sherwonit's relationship with the Alaska wilderness. Written in three parts, it first describes Sherwonit's introduction to the Brooks Range and his years as an exploration geologist. Taking a step back, the author then takes us into the past to explore his childhood roots in rural Connecticut and his recognition of wild nature as a refuge. He concludes with his emergence as a nature writer and wilderness advocate. An engrossing, fascinating, and eye-opening tale of one man's life and of wilderness conceptions, this vivid description of an area of Alaska that few people get to experience is authentic and enlightening. It is an extraordinary contribution to the literature of place from one of Alaska's most accomplished nature writers.
