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 Outstanding November 13, 2008
Simpson is a brilliant writer with the uncanny ability to construct paragraphs that capture the essence of Alaska in only a few words. She's amusing, moving and informative in a voice that is instantly familiar and enjoyable. I often recommend "The Way Winter Comes" as a must-read contemporary book on life in Alaska. Her latest book "The Accidental Explorer," is also excellent.
An Eternal Favorite of Mine December 22, 2007
0 out of 1 found this review helpful
I lucked onto this book when it came out in 1998 and have found myself returning to it over and over throughout the years. I can't say that I've ever tired of rereading the same stories. If you want to feel yourself in Alaska, this is one book that takes you there. Great fireside reading!
Move Over Henry David Thoreau March 1, 2001
1 out of 2 found this review helpful
Fantastic Book! Sherry Simpson's brilliant style and insight mark her as one of the best writers of our time. This book is sure to become a classic that will be read and studied for generations to come. You will enjoy this book on many, many levels. If you don't own a copy of "The Way Winter Comes", buy it now. You won't be disappointed!
Writing that transcends the labels May 20, 1999
4 out of 5 found this review helpful
Calling this book nature writing, or Alaska writing, or wilderness writing is to box it into a space that is too small. This is just damn GOOD writing by someone who knows how to take the reader places without heavy-handedness. In many ways, I find Simpson's essay to be better than the oft-mentioned names like McPhee, Muir, Gutkind, etc.
Fair, insightful, lushly written book January 27, 1999
3 out of 4 found this review helpful
Simpson takes the reader on a literary tour of Alaska. From her upbringing here in Juneau to her excursions in the deep Arctic, we are given an open window to peer into some of the mysteries of the many faces of Alaska. Her journalistic past affords her some true objectivity in dealing with controversial topics like wolf trapping.
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