Go with the River

by Mary Wright Shaw

Spanning seven decade of a woman's life these stories are as timely as they are classic. Each tale flows into the next with sparkling prose. Shaw makes every memory vivid with words woven to draw us, willingly, through chapters of her life recalling events both startling and profound. From beginning to end, Go with the River sweeps us along as Mary Shaw invites readers to join her in "celebrating the possible." For those who wish to write about their own lives, and for readers who enjoy true stories, here is an inspiring and evocative book.

249 pages, Hardcover

First published July 1, 1998

Reviews

[Lorraine Linder · Rating 4 out of 5]

A quick read reminiscent of "Where the Crawdads Sing." I am always drawn toward stories that take place in Colorado, were I grew up.
"Strength, I had learned, was like this littered forest floor, built of small triumphs and infinite blunders, sunny hours followed by sudden storms that tore it all down. We are one and all alike if for no other reason than the excruciating and beautiful way we grow piece by unpredictable piece, falling, pushing from the debris, rising again, and hoping for the best."

[Susan]

I actually lost this book during my cross country move. I do not remember it being good or particularly bad despite being about half way through it. I hope whoever found it at whatever hotel or restaurant gave it a happy new home.