The Habit of Rivers

Thank You

Thank you to the authors for putting into words what I can only feel. I think people often wonder why I fish so much and with this book I have some way to answer that is far more elegant then what I can put forth.

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Awesome

This book hits home with ANY dedicated fly fisherman/woman.

No one could possible describe into words our passion as he has.

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Greatest Book I've Ever Listened To.

Honestly, this is the greatest and most moving book I've ever listened to. It brought back so many memories of my grandfather that upon finishing it tonight I cried. I cried like a bitch. I hope you purchase this audiobooks and listen to it and take in what is said. This book is legitimately deep in meaning and I understand the author completely.

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The spirit of the thing

Finally. Eloquence and fire in the river of the mind.
This is a truly great listen.

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Hands Down – The Best Fly Fishing Book

To this day I have not found an author who writes better about the subject of fly fishing than Ted Leeson does in his book The Habit of Rivers. Do yourself a favor and buy this book / audiobook, you'll be glad you did.

Amazing!

It is a must read for any fly fisherman, especially one who enjoys exquisite words.

Habit of listening

I have listened to this book 5 times. It serves me well when I take my morning and evening hikes. The quality of each word shines forth. Not only is it concise -making William Strunk very happy - it is poetic - which will keep Owen Barfield happy as well. The artistry of the written word in this book attends to integrity in both truth and sound; making it consistent throughout in both content and style. Anyone who writes listens to these words asking, “what will it take for me to write the same sort of lines?” It takes a deep love of all things related to trout and fly fishing, devotion to writing, and writing, and writing again, and I desire to hear beautiful words that paint beautiful pictures within. This gym is a must for any sports man or sports woman who fancies standing chest deep in trout waters a safe and glorious place.

Excellent

Can't believe that it took me this long to get this book. If you fly fish this is a must own. Dont be scared away from reviews about the narrator. Narration isn't perfect but far from bad and even seemed to get better as the book moved on.

Leeson captures the sole of fly fishing in a way that will force a smile on your face with regularity.

great read

If you are a fan a fly fishing, the outdoors, or just fantastic writing, this is a great book for you.