The Only Kayak: A Journey into the Heart of Alaska, by Kim Heacox
"The Only Kayak" by Kim Heacox is a poignant and passionate memoir that takes readers on a profound journey through the wilds of Alaska. Heacox's evocative writing captures the beauty and peril of Glacier Bay, a wilderness he deeply loves and yearns to protect. The book skillfully weaves together themes of love, change, and the interconnectedness of people and place. Through lyrical prose, Heacox invites readers to examine their relationship with nature and ponder the inevitable transformations that come with time. A must-read for anyone seeking a heartfelt and thought-provoking exploration of our remaining wild spaces and the urgent need for their preservation.
Favorite Line: "In the company of whales, I am like a cello. The only kayak in the vast Alaskan ocean becomes a string in the universe's bow. This is the music of the spheres. I am home."
STAFF PICK
“This is the first book I recommend to people who are going to Alaska or simply want to meditate on a relationship with nature. Kim is one of my literary and personal heroes. His writing—this and other books—never ceases to draw me in and then inspire me to explore my world, inside and out.”
~ Marc