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King of the Road: True Tales from a Legendary Ice Road Trucker
Inside one of the world's most dangerous jobs with the star of History's top-rated reality show, Ice Road Truckers The highest-rated reality show ever to hit the History channel, Ice Road Truckers follows the heart-pounding adventures of the tough-as-nails truckers who risk peril every day to deliver goods and supplies in Alaska and across Canada's frozen north. Alex shares tales of his adventures-and misadventures-in the north, and explain, in his own entertaining voice, how he got to where he is today-working class hero, bona-fide celebrity, and the improbable star of a smash-hit television show. Alex is a natural storyteller who knows how to spin tales about his colorful life growing up in the backwoods. Whether he's recounting tales about his hair-raising confrontations with bears, calculating the strength of newly formed ice, divulging the secrets of providing security in a bar room full of combative, drunken miners, or saving the life of another trucker, he keeps you wanting more.
250 pages, Hardcover
First published September 28, 2010
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August 13, 2021
This was delightful account of Alex's life. He is a self-made man who is not afraid of hard work. I will not give any spoilers you will have to read it for yourself. It was an "I could not put it down" book . I also had the opportunity to talk to Alex in person by phone. We talked for over an hour and he is exactly like he comes across in King of the Road.
January 11, 2026
Great stories! I enjoyed watching the early seasons of Ice Road Truckers and this book brought back memories of the show.
November 14, 2011
I picked this book up for my Husband during our Digital Detox weekend thinking that he may like to flip through it since we would be missing IRT. I picked it up to just see what it was like and could not put it down.
Anyone who knew I was reading and FULLY ENJOYING this book was shocked.
Alex just tells story after story after story of his life. He does not glamorize it, he just tells a story like it is and I loved him for sharing it with us.
Felt like I was riding along or sitting at a bar with him. I am so thankful to have read this book, and even if you do not watch IRT, I would imagine you would still fully enjoy this book.
I liked it so much I literally took it on a date with my husband and read parts of it to him out loud. while he drove. It's THAT good.
Anyone who knew I was reading and FULLY ENJOYING this book was shocked.
Alex just tells story after story after story of his life. He does not glamorize it, he just tells a story like it is and I loved him for sharing it with us.
Felt like I was riding along or sitting at a bar with him. I am so thankful to have read this book, and even if you do not watch IRT, I would imagine you would still fully enjoy this book.
I liked it so much I literally took it on a date with my husband and read parts of it to him out loud. while he drove. It's THAT good.
August 31, 2019
Many times especially when he was younger, he seems to revel in the crazy, dangerous, and off color stuff he did. But stories are good if you don't mind a bit of that. And his life is fascinating. It's no wonder he makes good tv.
February 7, 2021
Fascinating insight into an extraordinary life. Some unbelievable anecdotes from his pre Ice Road Trucker days. A larger than life character in more way than one!
January 24, 2022
Different, but a light read. Might mean more if you've ever watched "Ice Truckers"
April 8, 2023
RICK “SHAQ” GOLDSTEIN SAYS: IMAGINE JOHN WAYNE DRIVING A TRUCK ON THE NORTHERN ICE!”
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Though I have never watched an episode of Ice Road Truckers on the History Channel I have seen the commercials. I was always curious about it but never got around to watching an episode. When I saw this book at the store it caught my attention and I thought this character Alex Debogorski would be a fun guy to get to know. Needless to say before I even finished the book I started searching the History Channel as far as my Direct TV guide would go. I haven’t found it yet, so it must be between seasons and reruns. By the time I finished this enjoyable, interesting, amusing, larger than life tale, I decided I will go to the video store and see if I can rent a season. Alex’s story is that good! He’s a rough and tumble Canadian “Red Neck” who never backed away from anything… whether it made sense to or not. His life story is a John Wayne movie on ice. The portion of Alex’s life that describes his fame and stardom out of nowhere on Ice Road Truckers is a very small part of the book… and rightfully so… because his life leading up to it stands above and beyond his recent TV career.
His parents escaped from Poland during the war, and their exploits included, among other things, helping Jews escape, and this of course helped define the man Alex became. His childhood in the frigid Northwest Territories of Canada in routine weather conditions of twenty to forty degrees below zero… along with a family that fixed things themselves… castrated animals… and didn’t watch TV… led to a life full of stories expertly told to the reader as if you were sitting on a barstool next to Alex in some freezing wayward town. His teenage and young “adult” car adventures could fuel a movie by themselves. Everything from being hit by a train… to numerous run-ins with the law. The Six-foot-three two-hundred-fifty-pound fist-throwing story-telling-truck-driver-bouncer… takes you along on his riotous-religious-loving… and always hardworking life. Interspersed with these manly maneuvers is the love of his life his wife Louise and his family that eventually grows to I believe (It grows so fast it’s hard to keep track of.) ten kids and many, many, grandchildren. Throughout the book there are quotes from family, friends, and working acquaintances that verify the hard to believe stories. His children are raised with the same beliefs in hard work. Amazingly the stories which never slow down… vary from bar brawls… to serious accidents… to Alex babysitting his kids, which he thinks is easy… and within twenty-four-hours of babysitting his house burns down! Then of course there was the high school graduation party which wound up with a death match with trucks running at each other… people being run over… people literally on fire… and at the end of that evening in addition to a now ubiquitous ambulance arrival… **FIFTY-ONE-GRADUATING STUDENTS HAD TO BE TREATED FOR SHOCK!**
I haven’t even mentioned the unbelievable reality of what ice road trucking really is. It’s so hard to believe and even fathom. First of all an average guy like me never even knew it existed… let alone the constant fear of driving giant trucks and enormously heavy equipment over frozen lakes that can be hundreds of feet deep. To hear an experienced now “infamous” ICE ROAD TRUCKER like Alex say the following will give you a small idea of what’s in store for a potential reader: “ON A COLD WINTER NIGHT THE ICE NEVER STOPS TALKING. YOU’LL BE AMAZED AT THE SOUNDS YOU GET FROM A FROZEN LAKE. SOMETIMES IT RUMBLES LIKE THE STOMACH OF THE WORLD’S BIGGEST COW. THEN IT SQUEALS AND CHIRPS AND MOANS. WHEN THE ICE IS HAPPY IT CRACKS WHEN YOU DRIVE A BIG TRUCK ACROSS IT. IF THE LAKE IS CRACKING THE OLD-TIMERS SAYS IT’S “MAKING ICE.” EVERY TIME IT CRACKS, IT’S A LITTLE STRONGER. MAYBE THE WATER IS SEEPING INTO THE CRACKS AND FREEZING AGAIN. WHATEVER THE REASON, ICE IS STRONGER AND THICKER WHEN YOU DRIVE BIG TRUCKS ON IT. SO WHEN I’M DRIVING IN A BAD SPOT I’LL SOMETIMES LEAVE THE WINDOW OPEN AND LISTEN FOR THE CRACKING. IT’S NOT JUST SO I CAN ENJOY THE SOUND OF THE ICE, EITHER-IT’S ALSO SO I CAN BAIL OUT THE WINDOW IF NECESSARY. AFTER ALL THESE YEARS I’M STILL NOT TOTALLY COMFORTABLE DRIVING A HEAVY TRUCK ON THE ICE. AND EVEN THOUGH THOSE CRACKING SOUNDS ARE SUPPOSED TO BE GOOD, IT’S STILL EERIE LISTENING TO THEM, ESPECIALLY WHEN IT’S YOUR FIRST RUN OF THE YEAR AND IT’S BEEN SOME TIME SINCE YOU HEARD THE ICE TALKING BACK.”
“WITH THE WINDOW OPEN YOU CAN REALLY HEAR IT. LOUD CRACKS LIKE ARTILLERY. THE FIRST TIME THE ROOKIES HEAR IT, THEY THINK IT’S PRETTY TERRIFYING. **I’VE HEARD IT A MILLION TIMES, BUT IT STILL MAKES MY STOMACH FLINCH. I KNOW ALL THAT NOISE IS GOOD. IT MEANS THE LAKE IS MAKING ICE. BUT SOMETIMES YOU HEAR THAT CRACK GO OFF LIKE THUNDER UNDERNEATH THE TRUCK, AND YOU CAN’T HELP THINKING, **OH, BOY, THIS IS IT!**”
What a great, unique, book… and I haven’t even mentioned the stories about Alex’s **WILD-BROTHER-RICHIE**.
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Though I have never watched an episode of Ice Road Truckers on the History Channel I have seen the commercials. I was always curious about it but never got around to watching an episode. When I saw this book at the store it caught my attention and I thought this character Alex Debogorski would be a fun guy to get to know. Needless to say before I even finished the book I started searching the History Channel as far as my Direct TV guide would go. I haven’t found it yet, so it must be between seasons and reruns. By the time I finished this enjoyable, interesting, amusing, larger than life tale, I decided I will go to the video store and see if I can rent a season. Alex’s story is that good! He’s a rough and tumble Canadian “Red Neck” who never backed away from anything… whether it made sense to or not. His life story is a John Wayne movie on ice. The portion of Alex’s life that describes his fame and stardom out of nowhere on Ice Road Truckers is a very small part of the book… and rightfully so… because his life leading up to it stands above and beyond his recent TV career.
His parents escaped from Poland during the war, and their exploits included, among other things, helping Jews escape, and this of course helped define the man Alex became. His childhood in the frigid Northwest Territories of Canada in routine weather conditions of twenty to forty degrees below zero… along with a family that fixed things themselves… castrated animals… and didn’t watch TV… led to a life full of stories expertly told to the reader as if you were sitting on a barstool next to Alex in some freezing wayward town. His teenage and young “adult” car adventures could fuel a movie by themselves. Everything from being hit by a train… to numerous run-ins with the law. The Six-foot-three two-hundred-fifty-pound fist-throwing story-telling-truck-driver-bouncer… takes you along on his riotous-religious-loving… and always hardworking life. Interspersed with these manly maneuvers is the love of his life his wife Louise and his family that eventually grows to I believe (It grows so fast it’s hard to keep track of.) ten kids and many, many, grandchildren. Throughout the book there are quotes from family, friends, and working acquaintances that verify the hard to believe stories. His children are raised with the same beliefs in hard work. Amazingly the stories which never slow down… vary from bar brawls… to serious accidents… to Alex babysitting his kids, which he thinks is easy… and within twenty-four-hours of babysitting his house burns down! Then of course there was the high school graduation party which wound up with a death match with trucks running at each other… people being run over… people literally on fire… and at the end of that evening in addition to a now ubiquitous ambulance arrival… **FIFTY-ONE-GRADUATING STUDENTS HAD TO BE TREATED FOR SHOCK!**
I haven’t even mentioned the unbelievable reality of what ice road trucking really is. It’s so hard to believe and even fathom. First of all an average guy like me never even knew it existed… let alone the constant fear of driving giant trucks and enormously heavy equipment over frozen lakes that can be hundreds of feet deep. To hear an experienced now “infamous” ICE ROAD TRUCKER like Alex say the following will give you a small idea of what’s in store for a potential reader: “ON A COLD WINTER NIGHT THE ICE NEVER STOPS TALKING. YOU’LL BE AMAZED AT THE SOUNDS YOU GET FROM A FROZEN LAKE. SOMETIMES IT RUMBLES LIKE THE STOMACH OF THE WORLD’S BIGGEST COW. THEN IT SQUEALS AND CHIRPS AND MOANS. WHEN THE ICE IS HAPPY IT CRACKS WHEN YOU DRIVE A BIG TRUCK ACROSS IT. IF THE LAKE IS CRACKING THE OLD-TIMERS SAYS IT’S “MAKING ICE.” EVERY TIME IT CRACKS, IT’S A LITTLE STRONGER. MAYBE THE WATER IS SEEPING INTO THE CRACKS AND FREEZING AGAIN. WHATEVER THE REASON, ICE IS STRONGER AND THICKER WHEN YOU DRIVE BIG TRUCKS ON IT. SO WHEN I’M DRIVING IN A BAD SPOT I’LL SOMETIMES LEAVE THE WINDOW OPEN AND LISTEN FOR THE CRACKING. IT’S NOT JUST SO I CAN ENJOY THE SOUND OF THE ICE, EITHER-IT’S ALSO SO I CAN BAIL OUT THE WINDOW IF NECESSARY. AFTER ALL THESE YEARS I’M STILL NOT TOTALLY COMFORTABLE DRIVING A HEAVY TRUCK ON THE ICE. AND EVEN THOUGH THOSE CRACKING SOUNDS ARE SUPPOSED TO BE GOOD, IT’S STILL EERIE LISTENING TO THEM, ESPECIALLY WHEN IT’S YOUR FIRST RUN OF THE YEAR AND IT’S BEEN SOME TIME SINCE YOU HEARD THE ICE TALKING BACK.”
“WITH THE WINDOW OPEN YOU CAN REALLY HEAR IT. LOUD CRACKS LIKE ARTILLERY. THE FIRST TIME THE ROOKIES HEAR IT, THEY THINK IT’S PRETTY TERRIFYING. **I’VE HEARD IT A MILLION TIMES, BUT IT STILL MAKES MY STOMACH FLINCH. I KNOW ALL THAT NOISE IS GOOD. IT MEANS THE LAKE IS MAKING ICE. BUT SOMETIMES YOU HEAR THAT CRACK GO OFF LIKE THUNDER UNDERNEATH THE TRUCK, AND YOU CAN’T HELP THINKING, **OH, BOY, THIS IS IT!**”
What a great, unique, book… and I haven’t even mentioned the stories about Alex’s **WILD-BROTHER-RICHIE**.
August 1, 2021
I had really never thought much about how supplies are taken to the frozen areas in the world. What an engaging book! They risk all to deliver. Building on the knowledge of prior experiences of truckers, ice road truckers know when they could possibly make a trip and when it is time to stay off the frozen water. These are tough people that do this job!
January 21, 2024
So entertaining
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June 6, 2011Having never watched the show Ice Road Truckers I came across this book when it was advertised in People magazine. I kicked back at the pool, opened up to page one, and all I can say is “Wow” from the first word. Alex Debogorski has lived quite a life and has many a tales to share about the hair raising ways of his youth through life as a family man. I could have done without the stories of life on the farm and the rough treatment of some of the animals. Sure those things happen, and it’s part of farm life, but I am a sensitive reader and love the animals, so personally could have done without those stories.
My dad has owned and operated his own trucking company for 25+ years and I used to work for him full time (though now it’s just a few nights a week). I’ve always been fascinated by the Peterbilts, all the buttons, knobs, controllers. I’ve enjoyed learning about the permit process, the heavy loads, weight requirements, DOT requirements, etc. And while reading Debogorski’s stories, I can just imagine riding along the highway listening on the CB radio as he tells crazy tales, some sad, some funny, some mind-blowing, and some heartwarming. In fact, after reading about some crazy driving escapades of a teenage Alex, I could hear the hootin’ and hollerin’, I felt the wind blowing and I thought I was watching a movie screen. I caught myself afterwards and even read the story again because it felt so real. Debogorski is quite the story teller and I enjoyed every minute of his wild days.
Stories of sleeping behind the wheel, speeding, and not paying attention are careless and dangerous. But thankfully Alex points out he is not glorifying irresponsible driving (particularly if young audiences are paying attention) but he is just telling it like it happened. But when he talks about a trip to visit Louise (his high school sweetheart and now wife and mother of their 11 children), he was tired and closes his eyes for a few minutes. Upon opening them, he is moments away from running into the train up ahead and sure enough, he hits the train. With all the danger Debogorski has faced and all of the “mishaps” that he’s endured, it really is a wonder (by the grace of God) that he is alive to tell about them.
With a new season of Ice Road Truckers just beginning, I spent time this weekend watching some episodes of the show to see what it was all about. I’m pretty sure it’s my new favorite show. It’s unbelievable the conditions these drivers haul through and deal with. But one of the more striking things is that they probably just view it as all in a day’s work. A dangerous day’s work. The banter between Alex and his rival, Hugh “the Polar Bear” Rowland, is comical and after researching more into the show and merchandise available, I realized Hugh has a book as well: On Thin Ice. Is it a coincidence that the two drivers on the series who have books out are rivals on the show, in constant competition? HA! Fine by me, I’m already in line wishing for a copy of Hugh’s book on PaperBackSwap.com.
Thoroughly enjoyable, King of the Road will keep your interest from start to finish. Cheers to Alex for surviving himself and sharing about it!
5/5 stars
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My dad has owned and operated his own trucking company for 25+ years and I used to work for him full time (though now it’s just a few nights a week). I’ve always been fascinated by the Peterbilts, all the buttons, knobs, controllers. I’ve enjoyed learning about the permit process, the heavy loads, weight requirements, DOT requirements, etc. And while reading Debogorski’s stories, I can just imagine riding along the highway listening on the CB radio as he tells crazy tales, some sad, some funny, some mind-blowing, and some heartwarming. In fact, after reading about some crazy driving escapades of a teenage Alex, I could hear the hootin’ and hollerin’, I felt the wind blowing and I thought I was watching a movie screen. I caught myself afterwards and even read the story again because it felt so real. Debogorski is quite the story teller and I enjoyed every minute of his wild days.
Stories of sleeping behind the wheel, speeding, and not paying attention are careless and dangerous. But thankfully Alex points out he is not glorifying irresponsible driving (particularly if young audiences are paying attention) but he is just telling it like it happened. But when he talks about a trip to visit Louise (his high school sweetheart and now wife and mother of their 11 children), he was tired and closes his eyes for a few minutes. Upon opening them, he is moments away from running into the train up ahead and sure enough, he hits the train. With all the danger Debogorski has faced and all of the “mishaps” that he’s endured, it really is a wonder (by the grace of God) that he is alive to tell about them.
With a new season of Ice Road Truckers just beginning, I spent time this weekend watching some episodes of the show to see what it was all about. I’m pretty sure it’s my new favorite show. It’s unbelievable the conditions these drivers haul through and deal with. But one of the more striking things is that they probably just view it as all in a day’s work. A dangerous day’s work. The banter between Alex and his rival, Hugh “the Polar Bear” Rowland, is comical and after researching more into the show and merchandise available, I realized Hugh has a book as well: On Thin Ice. Is it a coincidence that the two drivers on the series who have books out are rivals on the show, in constant competition? HA! Fine by me, I’m already in line wishing for a copy of Hugh’s book on PaperBackSwap.com.
Thoroughly enjoyable, King of the Road will keep your interest from start to finish. Cheers to Alex for surviving himself and sharing about it!
5/5 stars
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November 25, 2010
Any fan of the History channel show Ice Road Truckers will recognize Debogorski as one of the drivers that has been on all three seasons. This is a biography of sorts of Debogorskis life that is sure to entertain those that enjoy the show. Debogorskis story may not be a complete story of his life as biographies go, however this is more a conglameration of stories about some of the more amusing antecdotes that are told in true Debogorski fashion. After reading his stories of growing up in the backwoods of Canada and his many "career" choices one can only marvel at the fact that this man has survived this far. For a fascinating look at a man that married his high school sweetheart, had eleven children, served as a lay minister and braved the ice roads of the northwest this book is sure to keep readers smiling.
March 19, 2016
03/11: What a fun book! I learned of this one from, of all places, the Knights of Columbus magazine. Ha! It is so appropriate that Alex is Catholic and still one firecracker of a guy. Don't you just hate perfect people, anyway. Aren't we all so fallen and most comfortable with those equally fallen? Alex's imperfections are refreshing. He struggles with "colorful language." Alas, so do I. He has a simple faith to which I can relate. His stories crack me up.
Still, Alex is a seriously colorful character. Reading about Alex and watching him on TV are the sweet spot. His personality is like stage make-up, better off from afar. I don't know what it would be like to live with or near him, but I am glad he is out there. I am grateful to have "met" him through this book. Now, the reality show I want to see is the one in which he meets the Pope!
Still, Alex is a seriously colorful character. Reading about Alex and watching him on TV are the sweet spot. His personality is like stage make-up, better off from afar. I don't know what it would be like to live with or near him, but I am glad he is out there. I am grateful to have "met" him through this book. Now, the reality show I want to see is the one in which he meets the Pope!
January 4, 2012
I really liked this, aside from the reminiscences of youthful barroom brawls and multiple car accidents, some of which were amazing that anyone walked out of them alive. Alex is someone who seizes life with both hands, and it's a joy to read an autobiography of someone who doesn't make apologies for being who he is. He doesn't whine about misfortunes, he laughs a lot, and instructs without making it a lecture. I can't believe how hard he's worked in his life-this book should be required reading for teenagers of both sexes. I loved how his daughter recounts when she wanted to get a car from one of the many broken-down ones he had; he pointed to one, tossed her a shop manual and told her to get to it. This guy is a character of the first order.
June 14, 2011
Love the IRT, so I thought why not read Alex's book - especially b/c he's one of my favorite drivers on the show.
This book, however, was not one of my favorites. I read it at the same time as Hugh's, and for pure IRT fun, Hugh's is better. Alex is a storyteller. He always has some story cooking to entertain folks with. The biggest complaint with this book is that it's all stories from Alex's life. He doesn't even hit the road as a trucker until almost the very end.
The stories were good, and did give me more insight into Alex, but they weren't about IRTing, and that was sad.
So if you want stories, read Alex's book. If you want more IRT read Hugh's.
Ok, eh?
This book, however, was not one of my favorites. I read it at the same time as Hugh's, and for pure IRT fun, Hugh's is better. Alex is a storyteller. He always has some story cooking to entertain folks with. The biggest complaint with this book is that it's all stories from Alex's life. He doesn't even hit the road as a trucker until almost the very end.
The stories were good, and did give me more insight into Alex, but they weren't about IRTing, and that was sad.
So if you want stories, read Alex's book. If you want more IRT read Hugh's.
Ok, eh?
April 22, 2011
Another book in a series of celebrity biographies...however no sex, drugs, and rock and roll in this one....this is the story of Alex Dobogorski, one of the stars of the reality series Ice Road Truckers. Having seen the show from time to time, I thought this would be a good read.
The book does not disappoint...yea there are a couple too many drunken stories but its balanced out with some great tales of trucking in the Arctic. For those looking for a different book to read, this is definitely it.
The book does not disappoint...yea there are a couple too many drunken stories but its balanced out with some great tales of trucking in the Arctic. For those looking for a different book to read, this is definitely it.
November 14, 2011
Loved this book so different from what i usually read. To enter in the world of truckers is quite another world yet i enjoyed and appreciated the difficulties of crossing places that have to be properly packed before trucks can safely cross over. Not to mention the inherent dangers when the thawing starts and so forth. Well worth my time. I didn't give it a 5 only because it had no spirituality in it although you could tell the man is a family man and has deep integrity and love for his workers.
May 19, 2015
Alex was raised on a farm near Peace River, Alberta. Throughout his life, he had a fascination for driving vehicles and taking risks. Eventually, he became a truck driver in Yellowknife where he developed a proficiency in driving on the ice roads. He explains how ice roads are built and how a driver must drive with care but verve on those roads to survive while still moving the freight to its destination. It is a very interesting memoir which gives the reader a view of one man’s life in the Northern regions of Western Canada.
January 16, 2016
Reality star Alex Debogorski tells stories about his childhood and a few experiences during the filming of Ice Road Truckers. Wow he is tough man. He has had many near death experiences and yet lives a simple hard working life. I could have done without the first chapter, has to many animal stories that I just don't agree with but he does come from a farmers background so I understand his way of thinking. If you are a fan of the show you will enjoy the book.
January 26, 2016
Real
I have not giggled so much in ages. This is true Alex not the sanitized one from TV. I would love to sit along side him, just to listen to so much more. Anyone who has been disappointed with this book has to understand that TV shows the character that best suits their model and not always the rounded character. Please read this, I don't think you will regret it, at least I hope not.
I have not giggled so much in ages. This is true Alex not the sanitized one from TV. I would love to sit along side him, just to listen to so much more. Anyone who has been disappointed with this book has to understand that TV shows the character that best suits their model and not always the rounded character. Please read this, I don't think you will regret it, at least I hope not.
July 31, 2011
Read this book, then HAD to see the series Ice Road Truckers. Can you IMAGINE driving an 18 wheeler in the arctic--on frozen rivers? Series takes place in Yellowknife, The Dalton Highway to Prudoe Bay and the Dempster to Inuvik. I drove the Dempster to Inuvik, BUT NOT IN WINTER! The hotel they stay at in Inuvik, the Eskimo Inn is the hotel I stayed in. Probably the only hotel there....
October 5, 2018
Well it's the best auto biography I've ever read. So happy, sad, existing and shocking. Alex really tells his life story and make you feel like you're there out on the ice road with him. well worth reading if you're a Ice Road Trucking Fan. I love it that much that this is the 3rs time I've read it. and I'm sure it'll not be the last. Ice Cool! Alex!
August 28, 2015
An entertaining autobiography of one of the stars of the hugely popular Ice Road Truckers reality tv show on History Channel. The book was released after four seasons of the show had run, and Alex is one of the characters who has been in it from the start up and still there up to the latest episodes.
September 9, 2012
It was really entertaining! He comes across the same way in the show, this is me, love it or leave it! He doesn't shy away from looking less than stellar and still manages to make you like him. The life he has lead is amazing. The love of family and god comes through immediately! Recommend!
January 5, 2011
Some interesting tales growing up in the Great White North told by my favourite ice road trucker, Alex, who is People Magazine's "sexiest man of the year".
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May 10, 2011Enjoyed the book. It was a great read with lots of interesting stories.
November 19, 2011
It was an interesting read
March 6, 2012
Such an interesting life. Amazing this guy is still alive.
He said he would work himself to death to support his family, but it takes about 30 to 40 years to work a guy like him to death.
He said he would work himself to death to support his family, but it takes about 30 to 40 years to work a guy like him to death.
August 13, 2012
This was such a nice enjoyable read that really gave you a feel for the man and his life. It is not stellar writing but it is very entertaining and engaging.
September 3, 2012
Great to read about some of the lives of the guys that run those roads. Quite interesting characters we breed in Alberta!
September 18, 2013
Fun stories from an Ice Road trucker! It really is a quick read - I kept getting distracted by other books.
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