Without a Paddle: Poems of Alaskan Resilience A powerful and moving collection of poems by renowned Alaskan author Don Rearden. Don Rearden, acclaimed author of the riveting novel "The Raven’s Gift" hailed as a Washington Post Notable Selection for Fiction, delves into the soul-stirring realm of poetry with his latest masterpiece, "Without a Paddle." As a Professor and Chair of the Department of Writing at the University of Alaska Anchorage, Rearden's literary prowess shines through in this poignant collection. Recipient of numerous accolades including the prestigious Alaska Literary Prize,…mehr
Without a Paddle: Poems of Alaskan Resilience A powerful and moving collection of poems by renowned Alaskan author Don Rearden. Don Rearden, acclaimed author of the riveting novel "The Raven’s Gift" hailed as a Washington Post Notable Selection for Fiction, delves into the soul-stirring realm of poetry with his latest masterpiece, "Without a Paddle." As a Professor and Chair of the Department of Writing at the University of Alaska Anchorage, Rearden's literary prowess shines through in this poignant collection. Recipient of numerous accolades including the prestigious Alaska Literary Prize, Contributions to Alaska Literacy Award, and Rasmuson Project Award, Rearden is celebrated for his profound contributions to Alaskan literature. His ability to captivate audiences spans genres, from best-selling memoirs like "Never Quit" to the powerful young adult adaptation. In "Without a Paddle," Rearden invites readers on an emotive journey through the rugged landscapes of Alaska, exploring themes of resilience and human connection with poetic grace. With each verse, he paints a vivid portrait of life in the Last Frontier, offering a poignant reflection on the indomitable spirit of its people. Experience the beauty and resilience of Alaska through the lyrical lens of Don Rearden in "Without a Paddle," a collection that transcends boundaries and resonates with the soul.Hinweis: Dieser Artikel kann nur an eine deutsche Lieferadresse ausgeliefert werden.
Don Rearden is the author of the critically acclaimed novel, The Raven’s Gift (Penguin) a Washington Post Notable Selection for Fiction. In his review of the novel, Michael Dirda of The Washington Post called Rearden, “a master of suspense.” Rearden is a Professor and Chair of the Department of Writing at the University of Alaska Anchorage. A novelist, screenwriter, and poet, recent honors include an Alaska Literary Prize, a Contributions to Alaska Literacy Award, a Rasmuson Project Award, a University of Alaska Innovate Award, and the Anchorage Reads Novel of the Year. He co-authored the best-selling memoir Never Quit (St. Martins) and wrote the young adult adaptation of Never Quit (St. Martin’s / Scholastic). His latest co-written work, is Warrior’s Creed (St. Martins). Rearden lives in an undisclosed mountain location with his wife, two kids, and an abundance of bears.
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Table of Contents déjà vécu 10 Foreign Cold 11 Holy Water 12 Sleepover with a Seal 13 Porch Wolf 14 Headline: State of Alaska 15 My Tarp Coffin 22 Through Alders 24 The Kuskokwim 25 Edwin Wheeler 27 SEE YOU 29 The Honey Bucket Museum 31 Atauciq, Mairuq, Pingayun 32 Weight of a Paper Warrior 35 Portage to the Past 37 A Glacial Goodbye 38 Notice 39 How to Build a Bomb 41 Vitruvian Man 42 VILLAGE SCHOOL BUS 43 Earth Day Sale 44 Caring, On Ice 45 Spring Runoff 45 Magic Carpet Kid 46 For a Day 48 ASSESS THIS 49 After the Marathon Bomber 50 Bake Sale for Big Oil 51 Two Ways to Freeze 52 More Snow Fall 53 Tundra Tapeworm 54 On the Raven Commute 55 Seal Oil Salesman 56 Kim Jong-un: Too Much in the Sun 58 For Dan Bigley 59 ON TODAY’S AGENDA 60 Blue Berry Blue 61 100% Tundra Cotton 62 A Loving Unkindness 63 Musk-Ox Stew, Mexican Beer 64 April Fools’ Gold 65 Justice 66 Scars and Claws 67 in the presence of God, dead 69 Growing Seasons 69 No Tremors 70 Drum On 71 Tears for Yuma 73 Fly Forever 74 Like Wedding Guests 75 The Sun Woshippers 76 Somewhere, Florida 77 Armadillo 78 From Left Field 79 You Can Be a Princess, Too 80 The Spaceship Earth Ride 81 RE: Help 82 Marks of a Man 84 Bear Air 85 A Girl Named Pounds 86 Groom Song 87 Old Man in the Tree 88 Without a Paddle 89 New Neighbor Hoods 92 The Raven Hair Girl Who Became 93 the Sun dream neighbors 94 On Time 95 the future thins 96 Thunderbirds and Thinking Small 97 Before the Citizens United 99 first kite 100 The Genocide Assignment 101 Bear Aware 102 Lincoln’s Chair 103 Old Dog’s Turn 104 Dear Son, About That Animal 105 All the Signs Say 106 Nature’s Lowest Denominator 107 two sisters strong 108 So Many Aprils 109 Ruling by Fractal 111 Saved by Captain America 112 Return, Raven 113 The Three Year Old at Bedtime 113 Death by Social Media 114 Death by Social Media, 2.0 115 Unbridled Progress 116 Two Hundred Years 117 Field Trip to the Ghost House: 118 Admit One This Was 119 Crocodile Killing Walrus 121 Freedom in Chains 122 Coup Counts - for Chief Joe 123 Medicine Crow Death by Social Media 3.0 124 Guns in the English Classroom 124 History 125 The Weight of the Immeasurable 127 Like Riding a Bike 127 After ANWR 128 Mosquito 129 Not to Be 130 Simple Sauce 131 Tundra Prom 132 They Say... 133 Before the Avalanche 134 Old Wounds and Flaws 135 SEEK 136 The Rising Leaves 136 Unbecoming Man 137 Earth Day 137 Ghost Ride 138 Tiring 139 Monster Mine 140 Presidential 141 Dog People 143 Shards and Chandeliers 144 On This Day in History 145 Arctic War(n/m)ing 146 Listen and Learn 147 psychopomp (psuchopompos) 149 The Crystal Ball 150 the medicine rises 151 the snow tells stories 152 thinking of you 153 the truth 154 Message Sent 155 On the Fence 156 Dead Horse Trail 157 Missing: Socks 158 Cutting Caribou 159 Today, Refused 159 World of Birds 160 Empty Nest 161 Listen 162 Political Decorum 163 The Shaman Girl 164 Girl Made Climate Change 165 Red Blue 165 This I Miss 166 The Treasure Hunters 167 Lugenpresse 168 Zoom 170 Soothing Souls 170 ESKIMO BASEBALL 171 Spring Change 172 For the Essentials 173 I’m Just Saying 174 Uncertain Endings 175 Last Poem 176
Table of Contents déjà vécu 10 Foreign Cold 11 Holy Water 12 Sleepover with a Seal 13 Porch Wolf 14 Headline: State of Alaska 15 My Tarp Coffin 22 Through Alders 24 The Kuskokwim 25 Edwin Wheeler 27 SEE YOU 29 The Honey Bucket Museum 31 Atauciq, Mairuq, Pingayun 32 Weight of a Paper Warrior 35 Portage to the Past 37 A Glacial Goodbye 38 Notice 39 How to Build a Bomb 41 Vitruvian Man 42 VILLAGE SCHOOL BUS 43 Earth Day Sale 44 Caring, On Ice 45 Spring Runoff 45 Magic Carpet Kid 46 For a Day 48 ASSESS THIS 49 After the Marathon Bomber 50 Bake Sale for Big Oil 51 Two Ways to Freeze 52 More Snow Fall 53 Tundra Tapeworm 54 On the Raven Commute 55 Seal Oil Salesman 56 Kim Jong-un: Too Much in the Sun 58 For Dan Bigley 59 ON TODAY’S AGENDA 60 Blue Berry Blue 61 100% Tundra Cotton 62 A Loving Unkindness 63 Musk-Ox Stew, Mexican Beer 64 April Fools’ Gold 65 Justice 66 Scars and Claws 67 in the presence of God, dead 69 Growing Seasons 69 No Tremors 70 Drum On 71 Tears for Yuma 73 Fly Forever 74 Like Wedding Guests 75 The Sun Woshippers 76 Somewhere, Florida 77 Armadillo 78 From Left Field 79 You Can Be a Princess, Too 80 The Spaceship Earth Ride 81 RE: Help 82 Marks of a Man 84 Bear Air 85 A Girl Named Pounds 86 Groom Song 87 Old Man in the Tree 88 Without a Paddle 89 New Neighbor Hoods 92 The Raven Hair Girl Who Became 93 the Sun dream neighbors 94 On Time 95 the future thins 96 Thunderbirds and Thinking Small 97 Before the Citizens United 99 first kite 100 The Genocide Assignment 101 Bear Aware 102 Lincoln’s Chair 103 Old Dog’s Turn 104 Dear Son, About That Animal 105 All the Signs Say 106 Nature’s Lowest Denominator 107 two sisters strong 108 So Many Aprils 109 Ruling by Fractal 111 Saved by Captain America 112 Return, Raven 113 The Three Year Old at Bedtime 113 Death by Social Media 114 Death by Social Media, 2.0 115 Unbridled Progress 116 Two Hundred Years 117 Field Trip to the Ghost House: 118 Admit One This Was 119 Crocodile Killing Walrus 121 Freedom in Chains 122 Coup Counts - for Chief Joe 123 Medicine Crow Death by Social Media 3.0 124 Guns in the English Classroom 124 History 125 The Weight of the Immeasurable 127 Like Riding a Bike 127 After ANWR 128 Mosquito 129 Not to Be 130 Simple Sauce 131 Tundra Prom 132 They Say... 133 Before the Avalanche 134 Old Wounds and Flaws 135 SEEK 136 The Rising Leaves 136 Unbecoming Man 137 Earth Day 137 Ghost Ride 138 Tiring 139 Monster Mine 140 Presidential 141 Dog People 143 Shards and Chandeliers 144 On This Day in History 145 Arctic War(n/m)ing 146 Listen and Learn 147 psychopomp (psuchopompos) 149 The Crystal Ball 150 the medicine rises 151 the snow tells stories 152 thinking of you 153 the truth 154 Message Sent 155 On the Fence 156 Dead Horse Trail 157 Missing: Socks 158 Cutting Caribou 159 Today, Refused 159 World of Birds 160 Empty Nest 161 Listen 162 Political Decorum 163 The Shaman Girl 164 Girl Made Climate Change 165 Red Blue 165 This I Miss 166 The Treasure Hunters 167 Lugenpresse 168 Zoom 170 Soothing Souls 170 ESKIMO BASEBALL 171 Spring Change 172 For the Essentials 173 I’m Just Saying 174 Uncertain Endings 175 Last Poem 176
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