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Without a Paddle
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Without a Paddle: Poems of Alaskan Resilience
A powerful and moving collection of poems by renowned Alaskan author Don Rearden.
Don Rearden, acclaimed author of the riveting novel "The Raven's Gift" hailed as a Washington Post Notable Selection for Fiction, delves into the soul-stirring realm of poetry with his latest masterpiece, "Without a Paddle." As a Professor and Chair of the Department of Writing at the University of Alaska Anchorage, Rearden's literary prowess shines through in this poignant collection.
Recipient of numerous accolades including the prestigious Alaska Literary Prize, Contributions to Alaska Literacy Award, and Rasmuson Project Award, Rearden is celebrated for his profound contributions to Alaskan literature. His ability to captivate audiences spans genres, from best-selling memoirs like "Never Quit" to the powerful young adult adaptation.
In "Without a Paddle, " Rearden invites readers on an emotive journey through the rugged landscapes of Alaska, exploring themes of resilience and human connection with poetic grace. With each verse, he paints a vivid portrait of life in the Last Frontier, offering a poignant reflection on the indomitable spirit of its people.
Experience the beauty and resilience of Alaska through the lyrical lens of Don Rearden in "Without a Paddle, " a collection that transcends boundaries and resonates with the soul.
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Table of contents
- déjà vécu
- Foreign Cold
- Holy Water
- Sleepover with a Seal
- Porch Wolf
- Headline: State of Alaska*
- Ice Box for Eskimos
- My Tarp Coffin
- Through Alders
- The Kuskokwim
- Edwin Wheeler
- SEE YOU
- The Honey Bucket Museum
- Atauciq, Malruq, Pingayun
- Weight of a Paper Warrior
- Portage to the Past
- A Glacial Goodbye
- Notice
- How to Build a Bomb
- Vitruvian Man
- VILLAGE SCHOOL BUS
- Earth Day Sale
- Caring, On Ice
- Spring Runoff
- Magic Carpet Kid
- For a Day
- ASSESS THIS
- After the Marathon Bomber
- Bake Sale for Big Oil
- Two Ways to Freeze
- More Snow Fall
- Tundra Tapeworm
- On the Raven Commute
- Seal Oil Salesman
- Kim Jong-un: Too Much in the Sun
- For Dan Bigley
- ON TODAYâS AGENDA
- Blue Berry Blue
- 100% Tundra Cotton
- A Loving Unkindness
- Musk-Ox Stew, Mexican Beer
- April Foolsâ Gold
- Justice
- Scars and Claws
- in the presence of God, dead
- Growing Seasons
- No Tremors
- Drum On
- Tears for Yuma
- Fly Forever
- Like Wedding Guests
- The Sun Worshippers
- Somewhere, Florida
- Armadillo
- From Left Field
- You can be a Princess, too
- The Spaceship Earth Ride
- RE: Help
- Marks of a Man
- Bear Air
- A Girl Named Pounds
- Groom Song
- Old Man in the Tree
- Without a Paddle
- New Neighbor Hoods
- The Raven Hair Girl Who Became the Sun
- dream neighbors
- On Time
- the future thins
- Thunderbirds and Thinking Small
- Before the Citizens United
- first kite
- This Genocide Assignment
- Bear Aware
- Lincolnâs Chair
- Old Dogâs Turn
- Dear Son, About that Animal
- All the Signs Say
- Natureâs Lowest Denominator
- two sisters strong
- So Many Aprils
- Ruling By Fractal
- Saved by Captain America
- Return, Raven
- The Three Year Old at Bedtime
- Death By Social Media
- Death By Social Media, 2.0
- Unbridled Progress
- Two Hundred Years
- Field Trip to the Ghost House: Admit One
- This Was
- Crocodile Killing Walrus
- Freedom in Chains
- Coup Counts --- for Chief Joe Medicine Crow
- Death by Social Media 3.0
- Guns in the English Classroom
- History
- the weight of the immeasurable
- Like Riding A Bike
- After ANWR
- Mosquito
- Not To Be
- Simple Sauce
- Tundra Prom
- They say...
- Before the Avalanche
- Old Wounds and Flaws
- SEER
- The Rising Leaves
- Unbecoming Man
- Earth Day
- Ghost Ride
- Tiring
- Monster Mine
- Presidential
- Dog People
- Shards and Chandeliers
- On This Day in History
- Arctic War(n/m)ing
- Listen and Learn
- psychopomp (psuchopompos)
- This Crystal Ball
- the medicine rises
- the snow tells stories
- thinking of you
- the truth
- Message Sent
- On the Fence
- Dead Horse Trail
- Missing: Socks
- Cutting Caribou
- Today, Refused
- World of Birds
- Empty Nest
- Listen
- Political Decorum
- The Shaman Girl
- Girl Made Climate Change
- Red Blue
- This I Miss
- The Treasure Hunters
- LĂŒgenpresse
- Zoom
- Soothing Souls
- ESKIMO BASEBALL
- Spring Change
- For the Essentials
- Iâm Just Saying
- Uncertain Endings
- Last Poem