Of Woodsmoke and Quiet Places

I grew up hunting, fishing, and camping and I still do today. It is a rich heritage that I enjoy so much and have had the pleasure of passing on to my son. For anyone else that does so, or has ever done so, I highly recommend this book. Jerry Wilder will stir your emotions from one extreme to the other. You will laugh and you will cry. You will relive moments that you have known because Jerry speaks in words that are a common bond to all who love and appreciate the great outdoors. My wife gave me the book on the occasion of our anniversary. I have since made it a part of my devotions each morning, reading the designated page for that day. I plan to give the book to a dear friend this Christmas. Thank you Jerry for a wonderful contribution to my and others well being by allowing us to recognize that we are not alone in our emotions and feelings that you so wonderfully have penned in this book.

We should not really be too disappointed that Jerry Wilber has not written anymore books like this one. If you get it right the first time, there is nothing to add. I have never loaned out my copy without a glowing response of delight and appreciation as it is returned. I recently used one of the essays as the devotion for our Men's Prayer Breakfast at our Church. Jerry, thank you for your very special insights and for getting right inside our heads and toutching us where we live every day.