WINNER of the 2014 Next Generation Indie Book Awards memoir (other) category!
Leaving behind friends, family, and life as they know it, the Wards embark on a journey into the Alaskan wilderness that will change them forever.
Author Bonnie Ward chronicles an exciting and thought-provoking tale of one couple's faith in God and dedication to each other through all of Alaska's curveballs. Winds of Skilak is a true tale of absorbing force, sure to bring out your own sense of adventure.
"If one is looking to understand the true day-in and day-out routine of being in isolation, then this is a must-read. Bonnie describes life in the Alaskan wilderness beautifully and honestly as she and Sam bravely face all the challenges, adventures, and hard work it takes to succeed in this dangerous far North Country." --Norma Cobb, Author of Arctic Homestead
"This is a breezy book to read [with] short chapters that finish before you are ready to let go of one adventure and begin another. . . [Winds of Skilak] leaves you wanting more, and by the book's end you are rooting for this couple and their dreams." --Cora Holmes, Author of Goodbye Boise, Hello Alaska
"Once in a while a new book comes along that renews my love of Alaska and my determination to visit there some day. This is one of those books - I was totally immersed in Bonnie Rose Ward’s “Winds of Skilak” until I turned the last page. I found this book to be honest, realistic, and totally inspiring. Bonnie’s descriptions of the majestic mountains in the background, the smell of the spruce trees and the many moods of the lake were so realistic that I felt like I was there. I'm hoping she will write a follow-up book that continues their story past the first few years on the island." --Lisa Kearns, Top 500 Reviewer for Amazon
"Sam and Bonnie Ward set out to do something right out of many peoples' dreams. Winds of Skilak is a true account of enthralling force, sure to bring out a reader's own sense of adventure as they eagerly move from chapter to chapter. A thoroughly enjoyable read. Once I got started, I didn't want to stop. Well done." --Paul Johnson for Readers' Favorite
"I have read several books regarding those who have sold all they owned and headed to the 49th for a life of living off the land. What sets this book apart from the others is Bonnie's writing style. Bonnie kept me engrossed from the first to last chapter. I'm only hoping that Bonnie writes a follow-upas the book ended a bit soon for me. I enjoyed it so much, I was looking for more." --Amazon review by Philbert
