Book Review: Wilderness Spa + Giveaway


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Book Details:
Book Title:  Wilderness Spa: Where Physical Survival Meets Psychological Survival by Jim Halverson
Category:  Adult Fiction 18+, 212 pages
Genre:  Literary
Publisher:  Gail Force Publishing
Release date:  June 2021
Content Rating:  PG-13: Only language (one f-word, some sh*t, d*mn)
Book Description:
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The Wilderness Spa brings people from three quite different sources together to survive catastrophe in the Alaskan wilderness. They amaze themselves in their ability to coalesce and work cohesively in the face of hunger, injury, insecurity, and possible death. With that on their minds, they explore statistics, logic, social justice, and challenges to philosophies and social norms.

After rocky starts when new members enter the group, they learn to find the best in their fellow travelers, how to help, follow, and lead when necessary. Nothing is ever easy. Without attacking each other, they dig deep to reconcile their differences.

Join the group as they make the best of what they have. Struggle along with them and reconcile your own philosophical belief systems with logic and science.

My Review
This is the second book I have read by this author. As I mentioned with the first book, Trials and Trails, Mr. Halverson is a prolific storyteller. Just like with the prior novel, I was drawn to this story and the characters.
The cast of characters are all from different walks of life but they learned to come together in order to survive. You never realize just how strong you can be until you are faced with a life or death situation. It takes a lot mental strength as well as physical. Where the story could have gone downhill is if the characters had been whiny or the story unrealistic. Luckily, that was not the case in either situation. 
I felt like I was there with the group as they dealt with every element that was thrown at them. Although, I think I will skip my booking for the "wilderness spa". Readers should pick up this book. 

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Meet the Author: 

J​im Halverson is the author of Trials & Trails (2019) and Ponce, What Actually Happened at the Fountain of Youth (upcoming, 2021). Jim grew up in the rural, gold-mining town of Mokelumne Hill, CA and received his MBA from Golden Gate University. He spent part of his life on a ranch and is an avid student of psychology. He recognizes the struggles of all men and women seeking equality and respect. Jim and his wife, Gail, spend their time traveling from their small farm in Forestville, CA.

Connect with the Author:  Website ~  Goodreads
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Aug 24 - Jazzy Book Reviews - book spotlight / guest post / giveaway
Aug 25 - Locks, Hooks and Books - book review / giveaway
Aug 26 - Sadie's Spotlight - book spotlight / giveaway
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Aug 30 - Books for Books - book review
Aug 31 -Cheryl's Book Nook - book review / giveaway 
Sep 1 - Pick a Good Book - book spotlight / author interview / giveaway
Sep 1 - Rajiv's Reviews - book review / giveaway
Sep 2 - The Adventures of a Traveler's Wife - book review / author interview / giveaway
Sep 3 - Literary Flits - book spotlight / giveaway
Sep 6 - Bigreadersite - book review / giveaway
Sep 7 - Book Corner News and Reviews - book review / giveaway
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Sep 8 - Sefina Hawke's Books - book spotlight
Sep 9 - Kam's Place - book review
Sep 10 - Books and Zebras  - book review
Sep 10 - Working Mommy Journal - book review / giveaway 

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