The River

For a first novel, this one is well done; to a point. Michael Neale's format is that of a biography, and he certainly convinced me. In fact, I had to (repeatedly) refer back to the tagline on the cover: The River: A Novel. The story begins with our narrator stuck, for 3½ hours, at the Denver airport.......more

First off, I could not put The River down. I loved it! Gabriel Clarke is such an endearing main character and I feel like we all struggle with the same feelings of fear, resentment and anxiety that Gabriel struggles with, even if not to the same degree. I do want to say, however, that if you decide t......more

Every once in awhile you come across a book that really makes a difference in your life. One that makes an impact; one that makes a difference in how you move forward in your life. Such is the case in the inspirational fictional novel from Michael Neale, The River. I first saw an ad for this book an......more

The River by Michael Neale is the story of a young man who finds healing, forgiveness, and purpose. Gabriel Clarke is mysteriously drawn to The River, a ribbon of frothy white water carving its way through steep canyons high in the Colorado Rockies. The rushing waters beckon him to experience freedom......more