In the Heart of the Canyon

from Ocean_Mist

The following statements from the book emphasize what the story meant to me: "The fact that there was no turning back, that they could not go forward--that they were committed to the [river] run, like it or not--suddenly seemed profound...." "'You can do it', said Don, 'because you have to do it....

from womansheart

Heads Up! Stay Alert! Paddle strongly! I read this book early in the Summer of 2010. However, it is a book for anytime of the year, packed with adventure, interesting characters, scenic surroundings and unforeseeable challenges for the guides and the participants of a rafting trip down the miles ...

from DeltaQueen50

This was quite a book, the story of a group of people rafting the Colorado River through the Grand Canyon, a journey of twelve days that, for some, would change the course of their lives. From the very first pages this book reached out and grabbed me and I found myself unable to put it down. When...

from DeltaQueen50

This was quite a book, the story of a group of people rafting the Colorado River through the Grand Canyon, a journey of twelve days that, for some, would change the course of their lives. From the very first pages this book reached out and grabbed me and I found myself unable to put it down. When...

from SeriousGrace

In the Heart of the Canyon is an accurate portrayal of a thirteen day river trip down the Grand Canyon; so much so that I felt I could have been there. Hyde effectively describes the guides, the tourists, the scenery, and of course, the Colorado River picture perfect. The character development of...