Why I'm Against It All: Rants and Reflections by Ken Wright

by Ken Wright

Book is in used-good condition. Could be missing access codes or other accessories. May be ex-library inventory.

Mass Market Paperback

First published May 15, 2003

Reviews

[Kylene Jones · Rating 4 out of 5]

I dig through books at the local book rescue and grab books that look interesting every month. I knew nothing about this book and didn't pay attention to who wrote it until later. The title and the cover grabbed me initially. I picked it up to log it here and read it and realized that it was written by a local acquaintance of mine. Nice way to get to know Ken better. I really enjoyed this book. I wish I had been able to have fun adventures in my earlier adulthood. I do feel that I have wasted so much of my adult life being in a traditional marriage with a traditional man. I also feel that I have neglected my children by not letting them have adventures. I loved hearing about Ken's adventures with and without the family. I think Ken's Parenting Plan sums up this book and his way of raising his kids..
I don't want my kids to fear death;
I definitely don't want them to fear life;
I want them to not fear living,
And to fear not living.

He shows this in so many of his essays in this book. There are so many mountain adventures and rafting adventures. I loved the essay about the camping in the backyard and adventuring in the local area to get away from it all when he couldn't. I love his love for nature.
I have had the pleasure of knowing Ken for about 3 1/2 years now. We met on a weekend in McElmo canyon with a few people in this book. We did go on a hike but I was more excited to know that he is a black belt in the martial art that I study and studied under my sensei's sensei. Now I have more to talk to him about when I see him. Thanks Ken for sharing these essays with us. Glad to know you

[Mandy J · Rating 5 out of 5]

he gets it ! Go outside PLEASE

[Annette · Rating 3 out of 5]

This collection of essays by Ken Wright focus on the politics, culture, and life of the Rocky Mountain West. Wright, a former editor of Inside/Outside magazine, provides commentary on the natural environment and the need for protection of public and rural lands. His entertaining personal stories convey a strong sense of reverence for nature, what he has called 'the West's open spaces, wild places." Read a more recent article: Joining The RV Nation http://www.newwest.net/index.php/main... at the New West Network. (lj)

[Absurdnerd · Rating 5 out of 5]

My thoughts exactly.