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Life Behind: A memoir from the open road through the Wild West Kindle Edition

by Regan Kline (Author), Maria Palatini (Editor) Format: Kindle Edition
3.9 3.9 out of 5 stars 15 ratings
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Ever wanted to just pick up and go? So what stopped you?

In the late spring of 2008, suddenly devoid of my job, my long-term girlfriend, and quite possibly my faith in humanity, I took to the road as a form of self-prescribed therapy.

Equipped only with what I could fit in the back of my small SUV, I made my way across 3,800 miles of the beautiful West and Pacific Northwest, sleeping mostly in my truck, fly fishing, and communing with both nature and locals alike. My trials along the way ranged from such trivial things as cavorting with small-town girls or figuring out where my next shower would come from, to the much more profound issues of dealing with lost love and coming to terms with the fact that sooner or later, like it or not, I was going to have to “grow up.”

This memoir is a recount of my search for the sort of elusive guidance that can only be found in clear high mountain trout streams and at the bottom of craft beers in smoky dive bars.


DOING SOME GOOD

***To give a little back to the beautiful places that inspired me along the way, I've chosen to donate some of the proceeds from these sales to NRDC (Natural Resources Defense Council).***

I hope you'll take a moment to take further action at http://www.nrdc.org/action/ to protect imperiled wildlands and consider supporting them as well. Thank you!




(Life Behind is not affiliated in any manner with the Natural Resources Defense Council or any of its programs, projects or websites.)
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    English
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  4. Publication date
    January 16, 2013
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  • ASIN ‏ : ‎ B00B1XA81G
  • Publisher ‏ : ‎ (January 16, 2013)
  • Publication date ‏ : ‎ January 16, 2013
  • Language ‏ : ‎ English
  • File size ‏ : ‎ 981 KB
  • Text-to-Speech ‏ : ‎ Enabled
  • Screen Reader ‏ : ‎ Supported
  • Enhanced typesetting ‏ : ‎ Enabled
  • X-Ray ‏ : ‎ Not Enabled
  • Word Wise ‏ : ‎ Enabled
  • Sticky notes ‏ : ‎ On Kindle Scribe
  • Print length ‏ : ‎ 140 pages
  • Customer Reviews:
    3.9 3.9 out of 5 stars 15 ratings

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3.9 out of 5 stars
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Maverick
5.0 out of 5 stars Wandering for that certain something...
Reviewed in the United States on January 29, 2013
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One of those quick, easy and hard to set down books about a young man's coming of age and voyage for life's meanings and purpose. Leaving the big city lights behind, he hops on the road with no destination searching for what most of us have lost in the big city hustle and bustle and the corporate rat race. Traveling the road less traveled, he embarks upon finding the best fly fishing, best watering holes, best hiking paths in search for what he has thought he lost...that child-like sense of adventure and simple carefree lifestyle. This book gives me hope that mankind will do the same and search for that inner peace. I highly recommend this book.
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cring
5.0 out of 5 stars Great read for the sportsman
Reviewed in the United States on February 11, 2013
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It is not too often you get to read a book that incorporates fishing and nature as well as fun life stories! If you are a man who enjoys the outdoors and fishing, I highly recommend this book for you. The book is fun and entertaining and the author does a great job keeping your attention. The exceptional imagery the author portrays makes you feel like you are along for the ride and there's a big trout on the end of your line!
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terry clark
5.0 out of 5 stars Memories
Reviewed in the United States on April 24, 2015
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I gave this book a five star rating.It was very interesting,especially when he told you about the different views and places he saw and enjoyed. It was very informative and makes you want to plan a trip by yourself to enjoy the world and be buy yourself for awhile. Had it been me I would have ate the fish for supper. I highly recommend this book to everyone you felt like you were with him all the time.
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David
1.0 out of 5 stars free was too expensive
Reviewed in the United States on November 27, 2013
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A poorly written novella by an author that has neither matured enough nor seen enough of the world to have anything worthwhile to say. An editor could have helped him with the language but not the lack of content. It does not quite make it to the "how I spent my summer vacation" level. Keep trying. Maybe the next attempt will succeed.
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AJ
2.0 out of 5 stars The Marine Corps ads ask "When the book of your life is written, will anyone read it?" In Mr. Kline's case, the answer is no.
Reviewed in the United States on December 6, 2013
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I downloaded it for free, because the cover, title, and blurb were interesting. I am always looking for something to read on the treadmill. It was bad from the beginning, but I read through the first 20 pages, then skimmed ahead, and gave up.

Rambling (but not in a pleasant, readable way), pointless, unfocused.

The grammar, spelling, and punctuation were fine.
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alam
3.0 out of 5 stars Urge to Explore
Reviewed in the United States on May 21, 2013
"In the late spring of 2008, suddenly devoid of my job, my long-term girlfriend, and quite possibly my faith in humanity, I took to the road as a form of self-prescribed therapy.

Equipped only with what I could fit in the back of my small SUV, I made my way across 3,800 miles of the beautiful West and Pacific Northwest, sleeping mostly in my truck, fly fishing, and communing with both nature and locals alike. My trials along the way ranged from such trivial things as cavorting with small-town girls and figuring out where my next shower would come from, to the much more profound issues of dealing with lost love and coming to terms with the fact that sooner or later, like it or not, I was going to have to "grow up.""

With a description like that I fully expected to find myself engrossed in the coming-of-age story of Regan Kline as he embarked on a trip of self-discovery throughout western America. I anticipated spending hours upon hours reading about his adventures; however, if I had spent the time to pay a little bit of attention to the details beyond the description I would have realized my expectations were too high. The book is a mere 137 pages long; certainly not long enough to spend hours upon hours living vicariously through a young man off on an American adventure. After losing his job Regan takes off a 3-week adventure and yet only manages to write 137 pages? He mentions his adventures and there are details about some of them but there wasn't enough to truly make me feel invested in his story. Emotionally, I felt abandoned while reading about Regan's journey. It was as though we was recounting his exploration of western America but always stopping just short of fully connecting and engaging the reader. I continually felt just the slightest bit disappointed that he didn't tell me just a little bit more.

There is a passage on the back cover of the book that sums it up best. The text says:

"Many have lamented about how we lose this child-like sense of wonderment and urge to explore. I have a different theory. I believe it never goes away. Rather that we, as "responsible adults", choose to ignore it."

I feel like Regan chose to ignore the wonderment and details of his journey. Perhaps it wasn't deliberate, I'm fairly certain it wasn't deliberate, but it happened nonetheless. Initially I was really cheering for Regan. I wanted to read about this young man setting off into the unknown and finding his purpose. I was fully invested but I was always left just slightly disappointed.

In the end, Regan lives his adventure, builds incredible memories, and connects with the world "off the grid" in ways that many of us can't imagine. He is an admirable man for breaking away and having the courage to experience life in a way that so many of us can only find between the covers of a book. On the last page of the book, page 138, "About the Author" Regan mentions that this is his first foray into traditional publishing and hopes to publish additional books. I hope he pursues his writing. I do believe he could be a successful author. My only hope is that he embraces the details and his inner child-like urge to explore the details. "Life Behind" was a pleasurable read, albeit too short, and I would recommend it for a quick story. Regan's adventures were enviable. I can only hope that, if faced with similar circumstances, we all would show the same courage and bravery.

Review by Ashley LaMar
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Rose Red
4.0 out of 5 stars A young man's wondering
Reviewed in the United States on January 27, 2013
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No, the title of this review is not spelled incorrectly. This is an adventure of a wondering (and wandering)young man. As the mother of such young men, it rings a lot of bells. And as a Greatgrandmother, it is still a wonderful insight into what the young man was thinking. REALLY, such a love of fishing!!! It is a good read for all, but especially for those who have young men yet to "hit the road". Hope life is still good and has fulfilled all of your dreams and promises.
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kim marshall
5.0 out of 5 stars Author keeps it real
Reviewed in the United States on January 23, 2013
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Finally a story that hits home and goes straight to the heart. Finally someone willing to follow his dream, take a sabbatical on a whim and willing to put it all on paper to inspire us all to do the same. Thoroughly enjoyed the adventure and can only hope I'll have the guts to do it myself when I need a reality check.
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