The 21st Century is a time of profound and wrenching change. The phrase �stop the world, I want to get off� never seemed more appropriate.
Robert Sopuck caught his first fish at age 4 in the presence of his father. That fish set off a lifetime of exploration of the natural world. He and his bride, the inestimable Caroline, live on 480 acres of wild land south of Manitoba�s Riding Mountain National Park. This book is about their way of life as modern country people who have developed a profound relationship with the land, wildlife, and the ecosystem that supports them. This book describes a way of living with Nature via detailed, funny, informative, and sometimes poignant essays. The first essay, �It All Started with This Fish,� describes the beginning of this journey while the second last, �Hunting with Dad� describes his emotions while speaking at his father�s funeral about their shared outdoor experiences that made him who he is. In between there are hunting stories, �how to� essays on wild food preparation, and descriptions of unique wildlife experiences. �A Life Outdoors� will show the reader that there is a way of life �out there� that is authentic, joyous, and profound.
