Home Waters

A Chronicle of Family and a River

Home Waters
John N Maclean
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Paperback
h210 x 140mm - 272pg
18 Aug 2022 US
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9780062944603
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In this "poetic" and "captivating" (Publishers Weekly) memoir about the power of place to shape generations, John N. Maclean chronicles his family' s storied bond with Montana' s legendary Blackfoot River, which his father, Norman Maclean, made famous in A River Runs through ItA New York Times "New & Notable" SelectionA long-awaited nonfiction companion to A River Runs through It, Home Waters is John N. Maclean' s remarkable memoir of his family' s century-long love affair with Montana' s majestic Blackfoot River, the setting for his father' s classic novella. Maclean returns annually to the simple family cabin that his grandfather built by hand, still in search of the trout of a lifetime. When he hooks it at last, decades of longing promise to be fulfilled, inspiring John, reporter and author, to finally write the story he was born to tell. A book that will resonate with everyone who feels deeply rooted to a place, Home Waters is chronicle of a family who claimed a river, from one generation to the next, of how this family came of age in the 20th century and later as they scattered across the country, faced tragedy and success, yet were always drawn back to the waters that bound them together. Here are the true stories behind the beloved characters fictionalized in A River Runs through It, including the Reverend Maclean, the patriarch who introduced the family to fishing; Norman, who balanced a life divided between literature and the tug of the rugged West; and tragic yet luminous Paul (played by Brad Pitt in Robert Redford' s film adaptation), whose mysterious death has haunted the family and led John to investigate his uncle' s murder and reveal new details in these pages. A universal story about the power of place to shape families, and a celebration of the art of fly fishing, Maclean' s memoir beautifully portrays the inextricable ways our personal histories are linked to the places we come from-our home waters. Featuring twelve wood engravings by Wesley W. Bates and a map of the Blackfoot River region.
"A lyrical companion to his father' s classic, chronicling their family' s history and bond with Montana' s Blackfoot River. His storytelling - from the fishing with his dad to the life and death of his uncle Paul - is reliable, elegant and charming. . . . Spectacularly vivid and personal. . . . While Maclean' s journalistic prose is sharp and concise, it can also be beautiful. " -- Washington Post "The prose in Home Waters, which is often transporting, flows with a shadow-cast grace. . . . The best word I can think of to describe Home Waters also happens to be the Maclean' s family word: beautiful. " -- Field & Stream "A memoir about the Maclean family' s four-generation tie to Montana' s Blackfoot River that elaborates on the back story of Norman Maclean' s extraordinary 1976 novella A River Runs Through It. " -- Wall Street Journal "A moving memoir of a family' s love affair with the Blackfoot River in Montana. . . . Lovers of literature and nature will be captivated by this heartfelt tribute to place and family. " -- Kirkus Reviews (starred review) "In this welcome companion to an American classic, John N. Maclean casts a story of place, family, and legacy: of highland streams and woodlands, and the gifts waiting in their depths; of a quiet father with much to share; and of the sometimes meandering, sometimes tumbling courses that carry us through life. A spare, patient, and compelling reminiscence that stays with you. " -- Earl Swift, New York Times bestselling author of Chesapeake Requiem: A Year with the Watermen of Vanishing Tangier Island "Finally, a brilliant, intimate, and reliable chronicle of the remarkable Maclean family and the origins of a great book, welded seamlessly to the memorable angling days and writing life of a central member. I loved Home Waters. " -- Nick Lyons, author of Spring Creek "I can honestly say I loved Home Waters. Reading it felt like a visit with old friends--the characters from A River Runs through It-who you haven' t seen in a long while, during which you learned some things you' d never known before. John N. Maclean' s book does a wonderful job of illustrating the importance of family and place-something we can all relate to even if the particulars of our stories are very different. " -- Kirby Lambert, Montana Historical Society "John Maclean' s Home Waters is a wonderful reflection on how a sense of place and shared activity, especially sport, defines our lives, our families, and the meaning we find in them. " -- David Brooks, executive director, Montana Trout Unlimited "Maclean' s Hemingway-esque prose is as clear as a mountain stream, flowing with a poetic cadence and lyrically describing the many splendid natural treasures to be found under the Big Sky. A sure bet for readers who enjoy American and natural history and a must-read for fishing enthusiasts. " -- Booklist "Maclean offers a lyrical love letter to Montana' s Blackfoot River, fishing, and his storied family in this captivating memoir. . . . Fans of his father' s novella will relish the details that served as its inspiration and are here rendered in Maclean' s sharp yet poetic prose. . . . This richly observed narrative is sure to reel readers in. " -- Publishers Weekly "Maclean reflects on fishing, family, and the timeless novella that made his father famous. " -- Angler' s Journal
John N. Maclean is an award-winning author and journalist who for 30 years was a reporter, writer, and editor for The Chicago Tribune, most of that time as a Washington correspondent. After leaving the Tribune, Maclean wrote five non-fiction books about wildland fire that are considered a staple of fire literature as well as training material for firefighters. Maclean is the son of Norman Maclean, beloved author of A River Runs through It. The younger Maclean, an avid fly fisherman, lives with his wife, Frances, in Washington, D. C. , and at a family cabin in Montana. They have two sons, Daniel and John Fitzroy, and five grandchildren.
Status: Active
ISBN-13: 9780062944603
Published: 18 Aug 2022
Published In: United States
Imprint: Mariner Books
Publisher: HarperCollins Publishers Inc
Format: Paperback
Height: 210mm
Width: 140mm
Weight: 318g
Pages: 272

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