The River Always Wins
Water as a Metaphor for Hope and Progress

Water is a metaphor for life is the theme of this book, which I would describe as more of a lyrical compilation of observations and analogies. Water is essential to life – some 60% of the average person’s body is water. However, I have difficulty with the personification of water in this book. If the......more

I got this book as a gift from a colleague, and it really does function as a lovely gift. The writing is beautiful, tranquil, and thoughtful. I enjoyed it purely as a piece of poetry. I was mildly distracted the whole time because I feel like the nature of progress in the modern day runs on a much fa......more

It is magical how the smallest packages can provide the largest surprises. Writing about water in the West will always have relevancy, but this is so much more than a simple nature narrative. On the surface this lyrical and contemplative essay is about the movement of water and rivers transforms and......more

I wouldn't recommend it but it isn't offensively bad. The dude clearly thinks he has a point to make but it isn't really there and the philosophy of the book is inconsistent......more

lovely......more