Following a lifetime of trekking across the globe; Vivian Swift; a freelance designer who racked up 23 temporary addresses in 20 years; finally dropped her well-worn futon mattress and rucksack in a small town on the edge of the Long Island Sound. She spent the next decade quietly taking stock of her life; her immediate surroundings; and; finally; what it means to call a place a home. The result is When Wanderers Cease to Roam. Filled with watercolors of beautiful local landscapes; seasonal activities; and small; overlooked pleasures of easy living; each chapter chronicles the perks of remaining at home; including recipes; hobbies; and prized possessions of the small town lifestyle. At once gorgeously rendered and wholly original; this delightful and masterfully observed year of staying put conjures everything from youthful yearnings and romantic travels to lumpy; homemade sweaters and the gradations of March mud.
#110648 in Books 2007-09-04 2007-09-04Original language:EnglishPDF # 1 8.87 x 32.77 x 6.08l; 1.27 #File Name: 1594867313480 pages
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2 of 2 people found the following review helpful. What stands out is the process of how men like Bill Bowerman became icons of their timesBy Courtney M.I came across this book as a result of reading "Shoe Dog"; the story about Phil Knight's odyssey in creating Nike. What stands out is the process of how men like Bill Bowerman became icons of their times; what motivated them; and who inspired them to accomplish so much in a lifetime. The one Bowerman characteristic that stands out for me was his ability to develop a plan for his track athletes from the 100 meters to the marathon; and across 30 years of world-class competition. He did this by looking at each athlete; assessing his talent and grit; assessing the competition; then creating a race plan to maximize success in that particular race.This is the life story of a man who pursued excellence over 80 years; molded character in his charges; was strong; yet gentle in his own way. If you're a person who deeply believes there are more solutions than problems in life; please read this wonderful; inspiring book by Kenny Moore.0 of 0 people found the following review helpful. This is a great read!By M. TalbotKenny Moore was not only a great Duck track star but he is an even better author. This is much more than a sports book it also includes the life of Bowerman; his family; including his ancestors. Additionally the book gives an in depth perspective on his athletics including their skill levels but more importantly their personalities; family lives and their strengths and weakness both as athelics and as human beings. A great read!0 of 0 people found the following review helpful. Great history book on Bill Bowerman and his life; but would like to see it more critical and objectiveBy Michael KillionThe book is basically an entire biography of Bill Bowerman; including his family history before he was born. There's a lot of information in this book. Personally; I wasn't that interested in the life and times of Bill Bowerman until he got back from service in WW II and started coaching at Oregon. The book does have plenty of insight since the author; Kenny Moore was a runner for Bill Bowerman for four years. This book is not an all-out; glowing review of Bill Bowerman. I think Kenny Moore has a very difficult job in writing this book. First; he was a former runner of Bill's; so there is that aspect that creates a filter. The second is that it is very difficult to get all access to someone without being truly objective and critical. If you do; then your access is cut off. I think the author does a good job of balance. Personally; I wish the book could have shown some more of coach Bowerman's flaws and shortcomings. I wish there was more input and reflections from alot more of his former runners about what they liked and not liked about the person and the coach. There are no training programs in here.....it's a history and biography book.If you love Oregon running; then this is a must have book (or Kindle edition). If you love track-n-field and its history; then I imagine you would want to own this book as well.
