by Jack Haas

The highly acclaimed, modern autobiographical account of Jack Haas' journey from the claustrophobic city, to the primitive wilderness of coastal British Columbia, California, and Alaska, and into the uncharted regions of the soul. During his recent ten years of exploring the wild west coast of North America, Jack Haas wandered amidst the towering forests and the crashing surf, meeting an amazing cast of eccentrics, mystics, and misfits, and all the while continuing on his own internal voyage- a journey that would lead him into remarkable wilderness experiences, alchemical transformations, and spiritual awakenings. In this contemporary autobiography, Jack Haas passionately describes the importance of our connection with the wilderness. He shows us that the ancient axiom which stated we must be 'In the world, but not of it', is no longer true. Now, Haas implores us, we must be 'In, and Of' this world, this life, and this flesh. This is a true tale of adventure, misadventure, wonder, struggle, mysticism, and miracles. It is a journey into rare experiences, and it is a journey home. If you love a good read, you won't be let down by this prose masterpiece. Nominated for a BC Book Prize, and a Pulitzer Prize.