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  • 09/2013
  • 9781460222003 BOOFAY8RKG
  • 336 pages
  • $9.99
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  • 09/2013
  • 9781460221983 1460221983
  • 328 pages
  • $36.99
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  • 09/2013
  • 9781460221990 1460221990
  • 328 pages
  • $25.99
Alastair Henry
Author
Awakening in the Northwest Territories: One man's search for fulfilment

Adult; Memoir; (Market)

Awakening in the Northwest Territories is an inspirational, humorous, and absorbing account of one Boomer’s transformative life journey over a sixty-year period. Follow Alastair’s story from his strict Catholic upbringing in England to Canada by himself at the age of 19 in search of love and adventure, where he quickly acquires a family, and over the next twenty years, climbs the corporate ladder and builds up a flourishing business, all of which subsequently go sour. He takes an early retirement and goes to live in the country in an idyllic retreat, but after a year, he feels unfulfilled and senses that there is much more to life than just being “comfortable.” Making a conscious decision to live the examined life, and having bought unquestioningly into consumerist society for so long, he chooses to go in a new direction by living with a small band of First Nations people in a remote fly-in community in the Northwest Territories. Cultural differences and a challenging environment ignite fresh perspectives, inspire a new way of life, and fuel his soul-searching.
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By Anastasia – Amazon.com reviewer

I'm not part of this book's target audience (Boomers) so I admit to having some initial reservations (was I gonna get anything out of this book or was it going to be a boring read?) but those were all dispelled within the first few pages.

"Awakening In The Northwest Territories" follows one man's life from growing up in a strict English household to his move to Canada to his retirement to his subsequent search for fulfillment. It's an engrossing read, you will learn a lot about the Dene culture (he takes great pains to describe them and their way of life) and the various challenges they face. I found myself wondering how to let them keep their own culture (and not only them, other people like them) while helping them harvest the benefits of ours (Like: how do you keep them living in the moment while also bringing in the benefits of planning for tomorrow? Still haven't figured it out.).

I also found myself reflecting on my own life, this book will definitely encourage you to do so as well. Although Mr. Henry and I are at opposite ends of the spectrum (He retired and me just beginning my career) I too have wondered why we strive so hard for money when there's much more to life. What things are the most important in the long run?

To sum it up: this is a thought-provoking memoir and I highly recommend it to all ages. You will not be disappointed you picked it up.

Formats
Open Ebook Ebook Details
  • 09/2013
  • 9781460222003 BOOFAY8RKG
  • 336 pages
  • $9.99
Hardcover Book Details
  • 09/2013
  • 9781460221983 1460221983
  • 328 pages
  • $36.99
Paperback Book Details
  • 09/2013
  • 9781460221990 1460221990
  • 328 pages
  • $25.99
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