Comments on: A seriously tattered and well-loved copy of Enduring Patagonia

By: Gregory

Gregory — Sun, 24 Nov 2013 01:25:11 +0000

In reply to Pat.

Sweet find, Pat! Nice to hear there’s one hiding in Mendocino. I’ll be delighted to sign a copy for you if you’re ever in the Bay Area. Or if you want to arrange to mail one to me. (gregorycrouch@sbcglobal.net) Neat about the USNA connection. I’d say “Beat Navy,” but we’re embarrassingly out of the habit of that, aren’t we? Nice to hear that you’re enjoying EP so much. Cheers, Greg

By: Pat

Pat — Sun, 24 Nov 2013 00:20:20 +0000

I am so lucky to randomly find an unread copy in the book shelf at little river inn in Mendocino. We flew up here today in 72 degree weather, hiked 5 miles thru Pygmy forest to get to the in. To find this book. I thought I’d read every mountaineering book but voila here was an awes done. Hf way thru it I had to look up Greg to find out he is most a local
And we just booked a weekend at sea ranch since they have an airstrip. Would love to get a book signed and have coffee and listen to stories. We do mile adventures- cep wrest base camp, Kilimanjaro Mach picchu and Shasta and Whitney yearly. My dad and his brother went to USNA and uncle was
Vice commandant when I was in high school so WP stories resonate. What do to do for an encore?

By: Gregory

Gregory — Wed, 30 Oct 2013 13:57:16 +0000

In reply to gavin199. No doubt! As they say in publishing: nothing sells a book like positive word of mouth.

By: Gregory

Gregory — Wed, 30 Oct 2013 13:56:10 +0000

In reply to John. Great idea!

By: Gregory

Gregory — Wed, 30 Oct 2013 13:55:38 +0000

In reply to Paul Hara. Wow, Paul, I'm gonna want to hear that story the next time we talk.

By: John

John — Wed, 30 Oct 2013 02:53:55 +0000

Well I guess I finally need to bite the bullet and buy the book, I’ve had it on the to do list for a couple years. I’m excited to read it.

By: Paul Hara

Paul Hara — Tue, 29 Oct 2013 22:39:11 +0000

It’s wonderful that your writing helped a person get through a trying time. There was a song that got me through some tough times during the Vietnam era. I got in touch with the singer about 10 years ago and told her how much the song meant to me, and we have stayed in touch ever since. So I know first hand that an artist’s work can give strength to people. Congratulations and thank you!

By: gavin199

gavin199 — Tue, 29 Oct 2013 21:10:46 +0000

In reply to Gregory. I was introduced to 'Enduring Patagonia' by my mate Erik. Think he said he bought his copy after meeting you on a ski lift, can't remember where. Shows the benefit of promoting your work in person!

By: Gregory

Gregory — Tue, 29 Oct 2013 20:22:44 +0000

In reply to gavin199. Damn, Gavin... pretty amazed with that. I haven't read Maxwell or Jamie, which I'll have to remedy.

By: gavin199

gavin199 — Tue, 29 Oct 2013 19:48:23 +0000

Not tatters for me – I read a borrowed hardback copy of ‘Enduring Patagonia’ years ago and subsequently bought the kindle version. I featured it in a list of Top Ten Writing Influences last year, hopefully you’ll agree you’re in good company!

http://livingmountain.net/2012/09/top-ten-writing-influences.html