Publisher's Synopsis
In Close to My Heart -- Writing and Living Stories on Kodiak Island, Alaska, author Michael Rostad takes the reader into the heart of this North Pacific island where bears are the king of the mountains and fishermen do battle with wind and waves as they fish the deep waters. Kodiak Island's real wealth is her people. Hunters, fishermen, trappers, artists, teachers, doctors, nurses, biologists, fishing and hunting guides, military people, to name a few, have found a niche here. They share their stories, and, in doing so, let the reader know what makes this island an exceptional place.
