No Shortage of Good Days, John Gierach
No Shortage of Good Days, John Gierach
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No Shortage of Good Days

Author: John Gierach

Narrator: Mike Chamberlain

Unabridged: 5 hr 46 min

Format: Digital Audiobook Download

Publisher: Tantor Media

Published: 03/07/2017


Synopsis

In No Shortage of Good Days John Gierach takes listeners from the Smokies in Tennessee to his home waters in Colorado, from the Canadian Maritimes to Mexico—saltwater or fresh, it's all fishing and all irresistible. As always he writes perceptively about a wide range of subjects: the charm of familiar waters, the etiquette of working with new fishing guides, night fishing when the trout and the mosquitoes are both biting, and fishing snobbery, a pitfall he seems to have largely avoided: “A friend and I recently realized that making fly-fishing a way of life instead of a hobby has made us a couple of pretty one-dimensional characters. On the other hand, we agreed we’re two of the happiest people we know, albeit in a simple-minded sort of way.”

Gierach again demonstrates the wit, eloquence, and insight that have become his trademarks. No Shortage of Good Days is the next best thing to a day of fishing.

About John Gierach

John Gierach is the author of numerous books on fly-fishing, including At the Grave of the Unknown Fisherman, Standing in a River Waving a Stick, and Dances with Trout. His work has appeared in Gray's Sporting Journal, Field & Stream, where he is a contributing writer, and Fly Rod & Reel, where he is a columnist. He also writes columns for the Longmont Daily Times-Call and the monthly Redstone Review. He lives in Lyons, Colorado.


Reviews

Goodreads review by Anthony on July 11, 2020

During these days of social distancing, Gierach is the perfect cure for cabin fever as he takes you to wild places where you can camp, hike and fish until you fall asleep in your recliner.......more

Goodreads review by Peter on December 22, 2019

Always fun to read the John's short fishing/life ramblings. I find the most enjoyment in reading a story from his books as a prelude to a day of fishing. This book accompanied me into the Wyoming Range as I fished for cutthroat trout. Having been distracted by a trip up to Banff and other adventures......more

Goodreads review by Keenan Bartlett on February 23, 2025

John Gierach has a way of making you feel like you’re sitting next to him on the river, swapping stories over a cold beer. In No Shortage of Good Days, he delivers more of what makes his writing so enjoyable—thoughtful reflections on fishing, nature, and life, all with his signature dry humor and wi......more

Goodreads review by Dave on February 01, 2024

I continued down the path of reading John Gierach's books chronologically with No Shortage of Good Days. This book followed the same formula as previous releases, and I enjoyed it just as much. Gierach is definitely an old school guy, so it is interesting to note the impact of technology, as his boo......more

Goodreads review by Kirsten on February 12, 2021

I really enjoy John Gierach's books. This was no exception. Same lighthearted tone, enjoyable humor, and fishing is a metaphor for life style that his readers are accustomed to. However, I just couldn't get past how much more pretentious this one was. It felt like every chapter was something else.........more