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Grays River writer publishes essays
Published on Thu, Jan 18, 2007Read More News
- Review by Rick Nelson
Grays River writer Robert Michael Pyle has published another book, Sky Time in Gray's River, a collection of essays about his residence in the community.
The book opens with an account of his discovery of his home, Swede Park, and closes with a warning to readers from other areas who might be drawn to seek residence in the valley after reading the book: Finally: This is no utopia. Please don't move here because of this book! Some did as a result of Wintergreen (published in the early 1980's--ed.), but very few have remained. Believe me on this--you won't like the rain! . . .
In between arrival and advice are, as described by publisher Houghton Mifflin, "12 chapters that follow the lives of humans, animals and plants, month by month through the seasons."
Pyle loves his home because he can step outside and be in the midst of nature. His vivid descriptions bring to life the myriad of creatures that inhabit the area and the environment in which they live. He displays the scientist's eye for detail and the writer's love of words.
Local readers familiar with the area will recognize names and places and issues and perhaps at times feel that there may be another side to a controversial issue than Pyle's point of view.
As a writer, Pyle is no lightweight. He is the author of 14 books, including Chasing Monarchs, Where Bigfoot Walks, and Wintergreen, which won the John Burroughs Medal.
Sky Time in Gray's River is entertaining reading, and it's a work that enriches literature in general and knowledge and awareness of southwest Washington. He will read from the book February 3 at Redmen Hall, Skamokawa.
Grays River writer Robert Michael Pyle has published another book, Sky Time in Gray's River, a collection of essays about his residence in the community.
The book opens with an account of his discovery of his home, Swede Park, and closes with a warning to readers from other areas who might be drawn to seek residence in the valley after reading the book: Finally: This is no utopia. Please don't move here because of this book! Some did as a result of Wintergreen (published in the early 1980's--ed.), but very few have remained. Believe me on this--you won't like the rain! . . .
In between arrival and advice are, as described by publisher Houghton Mifflin, "12 chapters that follow the lives of humans, animals and plants, month by month through the seasons."
Pyle loves his home because he can step outside and be in the midst of nature. His vivid descriptions bring to life the myriad of creatures that inhabit the area and the environment in which they live. He displays the scientist's eye for detail and the writer's love of words.
Local readers familiar with the area will recognize names and places and issues and perhaps at times feel that there may be another side to a controversial issue than Pyle's point of view.
As a writer, Pyle is no lightweight. He is the author of 14 books, including Chasing Monarchs, Where Bigfoot Walks, and Wintergreen, which won the John Burroughs Medal.
Sky Time in Gray's River is entertaining reading, and it's a work that enriches literature in general and knowledge and awareness of southwest Washington. He will read from the book February 3 at Redmen Hall, Skamokawa.
