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The Man Called Red: An Autobiography of a Guide and Outfitter in Northern British Columbia
“Red” Sorensen tells his life in The Man Called Red with the characteristic reserve and understated humor typical of men seduced by the great outdoors. One likes him almost immediately, both for his character, his honesty, and integrity and for his singular, unbending self-accountability. He gets on well with almost everyone he meets – becoming the bane of those who cheat and lie and steal – and marries a woman he deserves and appreciates as much as he does the land that he explores and worships. From the early 1900s until the present day, “Red” Sorensen recounts with exquisitely detailed descriptiveness his wilderness adventures and all-too-frequent brushes with mortal danger, whether from ubiquitous mountain predators, natural catastrophes, foolish fellow men, or his planes that seem to crash too often. I find myself in awe of this man, and I admire his wife who kept up with him; It takes a special kind of women to love a man extraordinary as Red. If you sign up for his ride, prepare to be awestruck by the country he guides you through, and the quality of this man called simply “Red.”
368 pages, Kindle Edition
Published May 12, 2016
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About the author
N.B. Sorensen
1 book3 followersN.B. “Red” Sorensen is an award – winning Author. His book The Man Called Red received the Finalist Award for 2016 Readers Review Worldwide competition in the Autobiography Category. The Man Called Red was self - published December 1st 2015. Red lost his wife in 1992 from cancer. He has 6 children, 9 Grandchildren, and 20 Great Grandchildren. He is supposed to respect his elders, but it’s getting harder and harder to find one now. You can visit Red at nbsoren1@telus.net or on Face Book.
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April 28, 2020
It’s a Wonderful Life
Reading this book was like sitting around a campfire or dining tent on a hunt in northern British Columbia listening to Red. Yes, he didn’t forget a name or an event as he described his life in beautiful B.C. Thank you Red
Reading this book was like sitting around a campfire or dining tent on a hunt in northern British Columbia listening to Red. Yes, he didn’t forget a name or an event as he described his life in beautiful B.C. Thank you Red
July 28, 2020
Loved the Adventures
What a life Red Sorenson had. I have never hunted but liked reading about the B.C. Country. I even got out a map and found most of the areas Red spoke about..where he and Agnes built their homes. It was so nice that that the kids were part of the hunting trips and took an interest in the family company.I truly enjoyed the whole book!
I hope Red is still doing ok ..not sure how old he would be now,but hoping he is enjoying his life and has a good view to look out and still see the beautiful nature that he loves..
I love B.C. Canada ..just visited North Vancouver last year where my son lives in Deep Cove and I would love to live in such beautiful country.I highly recommend this book it is a joy to read ..thank you for sharing your life with all of us.
What a life Red Sorenson had. I have never hunted but liked reading about the B.C. Country. I even got out a map and found most of the areas Red spoke about..where he and Agnes built their homes. It was so nice that that the kids were part of the hunting trips and took an interest in the family company.I truly enjoyed the whole book!
I hope Red is still doing ok ..not sure how old he would be now,but hoping he is enjoying his life and has a good view to look out and still see the beautiful nature that he loves..
I love B.C. Canada ..just visited North Vancouver last year where my son lives in Deep Cove and I would love to live in such beautiful country.I highly recommend this book it is a joy to read ..thank you for sharing your life with all of us.
August 23, 2020
Honest and True and Down to Earth - What a story! What a Life!
This story is So reminiscent of another man I grew up with whose life was very much like Red's - at least his cowboying and outfitting years. So this was like reading about our friend whose horses I have ridden in the mountains to help set up his hunting camps before the hunters arrived in the fall. But it was different too because it was in Canada in places that sound magical. I have traveled through those towns and I have soaked in Liard Hot springs so it was fun to think about those places again.
It's a wonderful read and I'm going to buy it for my Dad for his birthday so that he too can remember his good friend and reminisce. He'll love it. Thanks for sharing your life and your family.
This story is So reminiscent of another man I grew up with whose life was very much like Red's - at least his cowboying and outfitting years. So this was like reading about our friend whose horses I have ridden in the mountains to help set up his hunting camps before the hunters arrived in the fall. But it was different too because it was in Canada in places that sound magical. I have traveled through those towns and I have soaked in Liard Hot springs so it was fun to think about those places again.
It's a wonderful read and I'm going to buy it for my Dad for his birthday so that he too can remember his good friend and reminisce. He'll love it. Thanks for sharing your life and your family.
February 17, 2020
This book is a well written autobiography of a truly enduring spirit and perseverance of life experience and accomplishments afforded only to a selected few .
Norman "Red" Sorenson was a rare breed of frontiersman that refined the outfitting industry as a worldwide phenomenon. This book is a rare look at the simple down to earth history of a tactical hunting tradition that exist for generation to come. The life of Red is must read for avid outdoorsmen.
Norman "Red" Sorenson was a rare breed of frontiersman that refined the outfitting industry as a worldwide phenomenon. This book is a rare look at the simple down to earth history of a tactical hunting tradition that exist for generation to come. The life of Red is must read for avid outdoorsmen.
January 26, 2020
Excellent book of the life and times of a great husband, father, rancher, guide and outdoorsman. Thoroughly enjoyable reading.
I truly enjoyed the style of writing and the efforts to cover such a full life in so few pages. As someone who enjoys hunting and outdoors, it's an awesome read! What a great family. Thank you.
I truly enjoyed the style of writing and the efforts to cover such a full life in so few pages. As someone who enjoys hunting and outdoors, it's an awesome read! What a great family. Thank you.
November 27, 2018
Excellent account of an experienced BC woodsman & pilot.
The remininces of a life lived with wife and family as an outfitter in the wilds of British Columbia. Truthfully told as life really is, sad at times but with many joyful moments.
The remininces of a life lived with wife and family as an outfitter in the wilds of British Columbia. Truthfully told as life really is, sad at times but with many joyful moments.
December 20, 2018
Wrangler
I wrangled for an outfitter in Colorado. Scouting for big horn sheep during Elk rutting was an experience no one could ever forget. If you love the wilderness you will always want to go back.
I wrangled for an outfitter in Colorado. Scouting for big horn sheep during Elk rutting was an experience no one could ever forget. If you love the wilderness you will always want to go back.
September 14, 2019
Great story teller, who lived a full lifeRed
Red's love of his family, his work ethic, and rich volume of life's stories makes this an interesting colorful lifespan. Pleasure to listen to.
Red's love of his family, his work ethic, and rich volume of life's stories makes this an interesting colorful lifespan. Pleasure to listen to.
May 6, 2020
Hard to put down!
Upon starting the book it was difficult to put down. Things moved along in a timely manner as I like all wilderness hunting stories to be. Few are this good! Get away and read it!
Upon starting the book it was difficult to put down. Things moved along in a timely manner as I like all wilderness hunting stories to be. Few are this good! Get away and read it!
May 17, 2020
Fun to read.
This is a tale of a hard-working, self-reliant man who figured out how to make a vibrant living in the mountains of British Columbia whose majesty inspired his awe. Well written, down-to-earth, and fun to read
This is a tale of a hard-working, self-reliant man who figured out how to make a vibrant living in the mountains of British Columbia whose majesty inspired his awe. Well written, down-to-earth, and fun to read
April 18, 2022
A story of courage and tenacity.
I thourghly enjoyed reading the life of Red and how he overcame challenges to continue to live the dream. The incredible detail of the hunts and the personalities. For those people that had the privilege to take part in these stories.wow
I thourghly enjoyed reading the life of Red and how he overcame challenges to continue to live the dream. The incredible detail of the hunts and the personalities. For those people that had the privilege to take part in these stories.wow
June 22, 2022
Good read if into big game hunting
The book does a good job of detailing the areas of each hunt. The book also allows the reader to better understand what it takes to be a successful guide and hunter. Red has certainly given back to the sportsman that he was.
The book does a good job of detailing the areas of each hunt. The book also allows the reader to better understand what it takes to be a successful guide and hunter. Red has certainly given back to the sportsman that he was.
September 16, 2022
A life I would love to have lived
What an adventure of a life. Red had a blessed life and was the recipient of several strokes of good luck throughout his life a took advantage of each and every one.
What an adventure of a life. Red had a blessed life and was the recipient of several strokes of good luck throughout his life a took advantage of each and every one.
January 18, 2019
A very good book. Written as one would speak.
April 21, 2019
Excellent Northern HuntingStories
Just down to earth stories without the usual hype. If you are a real outdoorsman you will enjoy this. Red is one of the real people.
Just down to earth stories without the usual hype. If you are a real outdoorsman you will enjoy this. Red is one of the real people.
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November 25, 2019Great life
Great story of a life spent guiding Hunters in the back country of Northern British Columbia. Enjoyed it quite a bit
Great story of a life spent guiding Hunters in the back country of Northern British Columbia. Enjoyed it quite a bit
January 31, 2025
Great read
Well done. This author captures the essence and flavor of the land and the times. I hope he does more.
Well done. This author captures the essence and flavor of the land and the times. I hope he does more.
April 23, 2025
Excellent book of a real stand up guy.
June 14, 2024
I liked the first half of the book. The second half became rather monotonous.
October 28, 2016
Wow! Where do I begin? First let me say that this is a good book. It is a snapshot of a time and a place and a life. To me it is fascinating. The Man called Red takes place in another country(Canada). It is a different era than the one I grew up in. The environment, the weather, the climate, everything is different when compared to Alabama…and yet this life feels familiar. The people in it feel familiar and this style of jumping into life head on seems very much like something I would do. Red Sorensen is a unique individual and he writes about his life in a style that is fresh, interesting, and very easy and pleasant to read about. This is not the autobiography of someone at the center of world shattering events but it is a very moving story of an interesting life.
From the incident where a runaway milk wagon causes the porch roof to come down on his baby carriage, to the terrible time of his wife’s illness, Red Sorensen tells the story of his life in a warm and very approachable manner. In this day and age, we are fond of saying that everyone is beautiful and that all lives are interesting. It seems to me that this devalues the life of someone like Red who has taken the road less traveled for most of his life. I highly recommend this autobiography. You don’t have to be famous to have had a powerful and meaningful life.
From the incident where a runaway milk wagon causes the porch roof to come down on his baby carriage, to the terrible time of his wife’s illness, Red Sorensen tells the story of his life in a warm and very approachable manner. In this day and age, we are fond of saying that everyone is beautiful and that all lives are interesting. It seems to me that this devalues the life of someone like Red who has taken the road less traveled for most of his life. I highly recommend this autobiography. You don’t have to be famous to have had a powerful and meaningful life.
September 8, 2019
Red Sorensen
I really enjoyed this book until the end when Miss Agnes died. I cried. Reading the book was to me like being part of Mr. Red's family. It was being on the inside of a wonderful relationship between he and his wife. It was an honor for him to share his life . It really touched my heart. Thank you sir!
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I really enjoyed this book until the end when Miss Agnes died. I cried. Reading the book was to me like being part of Mr. Red's family. It was being on the inside of a wonderful relationship between he and his wife. It was an honor for him to share his life . It really touched my heart. Thank you sir!
WARD A KINDLE READER
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