Elbow Room: A Tale of Tenacity on Kodiak Island, Alaska

by D.D. Fisher

Set on a misty remote island in the Gulf of Alaska, a young couple struggles to establish roots on the rugged mountainous terrain of a small fishing community. From humorous fishing excursions and frightening bear encounters to snow blinding blizzards and quirky characters, they come face to face with the unpredictable Mother Nature and learn the value of friendship, survival, and solitude in a picturesque but harsh life by the sea. Packed with adventures, challenges, and true Alaskan lifestyle.

Genres: Nonfiction

126 pages, Kindle Edition

First published November 4, 2011

Reviews

[Eugene Haskell · Rating 4 out of 5]

Great stiry

I think this is the second time I've read this book. It was truly enjoyable both times. I often read good books more than once.

[Caroline · Rating 2 out of 5]

Just ok - no great stories & amateur writing.

[Anne Hill · Rating 2 out of 5]

Not much depth or discussion of personal feelings. She followed her husband to Kodiak and has written about it in a factual way.

[rjd]

Kodiak

I have lived in many Alaska villages and always felt going to Kodiak was going to the big city. It was difficult to relate to the authors view that it was some place remote. One thing that would have improved this book would be to share with the reader how they made a living. Kodiak is an expensive place and it sounds like they had money to burn. Not very many folks can afford their lifestyle.

[Stuart · Rating 3 out of 5]

Neat compilation of stories about living on Kodiak Island, AK. Told/recalled by the wife of a couple who lived there. I think she was able to capture some of the beauty and the hardship of living this lifestyle. I came away with the feeling that it's a wonderful place to visit but I'm not sure I would/could live there, and I'm sure to some degree that's the point. Short enjoyable read.

[Doni Healy · Rating 5 out of 5]

Great,but........

This was a great book well written,very descriptive but not to detailed.I couldn't put it down.the but in the title was because I wanted more.where did you go? What was your next adventure?

[Karen Cramer · Rating 4 out of 5]

Lots of good boating and fishing stories. Experiencing the joy of living in the wilds of Alaska.