The Waters Between Us

A Boy, a Father, Outdoor Misadventures, and the Healing Power of Nature

By: Michael J. Tougias

Narrated by: Michael J. Tougias

A charming and delightful reminiscence of growing up loving the woods, waters, fields, and fauna of Massachusetts by Michael Tougias, New York Times best-selling author of The Finest Hours, Overboard!, and Fatal Forecast.

Untamed. Unsupervised. Uncontrolled.

Boyhood in the 1960s and ‘70s was a time for exploration and mischief. Author Michael Tougias found more than his share of misadventures in the woods and on the water: some life-threatening, but others innocently hilarious.

Over time - and after reading a multitude of adventure books - these experiences took shape in his quest to be a mountain man, owning a cabin in the forest and living off the land. Part of that dream would come true, but only after a family tragedy that shook his world and forced changes in his life.

This is also a story of a complex and strained relationship between father and son, the efforts at understanding, and ultimately respect and devotion.

In The Waters Between Us Tougias channels Bryson’s A Walk in the Woods to mix laugh out loud humor with insight into the natural world through the eyes of a curious boy.

©2021 Michael J. Tougias (P)2021 Blackstone Publishing

great book

I love the adventure he goes through as a kid and even grown up

Ran out of patience

Very slow and quite ordinary. I felt bored even after increasing the playback speed. Could be perfect if you like slow moving coming of age stories less interesting than your own.

Highly recommend

I thoroughly enjoyed this memoir. It is honest, poignant, and a reminder of times goneby, the power of family, and the adventure and cathartic impact of nature.

Beautiful

As a nature lover this book was a wonderful experience. The author pays loving tribute to his family and his life experiences in the wilderness. I wish more kids grew up like this. Nature heals.

Good message, slow read, entertaining

The narrator's dictation is a little slow. The stories are entertaining and relatable. The author's message is sweet and insightful. I enjoyed it.