So Said the River is a memoir of personal transformation that begins with the end of a marriage, unfolds along the Colorado River, and ends with the start of a more fulfilling way of life. This sample chapter provides a glimpse into the emotional and physical journey of trying to start over, navigating uncertainty and hardship, and redefining success.

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“Prologue: The Storm” from So Said the River

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“In So Said the River, life reflects the Colorado’s pure purpose, flowing in spite of all the obstacles on the journey. Hold on tight, this story is a transcendent adventure worth taking.

~Dave Showalter, author/photographer of
Living River: The Promise of the Mighty Colorado