Our Alaska: Personal Stories about Living in the North

by Mike Doogan

Doogan forges an eclectic collection of stories from nineteen Alaskan writers of today. These original stories are charmingly straightforward and thoughtfully profound as they showcase life in the North.

192 pages, Paperback

First published April 1, 2001

Reviews

[Kimberly]

Some of the stories in this little gem of a book make me want to pack my bags and be on the next flight out to Fairbanks within the hour. Course, for years, Ive always wished I lived in Alaska. I could never afford it, so I read stories like this. To take me closer to the sounds, the scenes, the smells, the experiences, the winters, the mushers, the midnight sun, the extraordinary wonders of the beautiful state of Alaska.

This book had stories ranging from topics about the people who live there in Alaska, growing up, watching tourists float by in tour buses to moving away from Alaska and missing its beauty and striving to go back and so much more.
I had my favorites in this book and I do recommend this to anyone who loves or wants to know more about the real Alaska.

[April]

Our Alaska Doogan, Mike ed. 3 NF Travel personal stories about life in North, growing up near glacier, loving free wheeling pioneer father, Native American culture, move from Juneau, riding state ferry, tourist, climbing Chilkoot Trail 2017 10/4/2017 9/29/2017 in Jax.

[Janet Workman]

Short essays, written by various people, that grew up in Alaska. Some I enjoyed more than others. Created a very good picture of life in the state. An easy read and hard to put down. I always wanted to read one more chapter.

[Rocky Cleveland]

Dated short stories from Alaska residents. About life in Alaska and the people.

[Summersauve]

I enjoyed the story by the native man and how he explained his culture.

[Salem]

Good stories about Alaska by Alaskans. a definite counterpoint to the writing by outsiders. Also a surprising treat to read a piece by Kate Ripley, a new acquaintance now that she heads my alumni association.

[Nancy]

I enjoyed reading these stories, which represent different viewpoints and varying experiences of people in Alaska. Interesting insights.