The Wisdom of Rivers: Family, Friendship, and the Fly-Fishing Life by Thompson, Roger W.
The Wisdom of Rivers: Family, Friendship, and the Fly-Fishing Life by Thompson, Roger W.

The Wisdom of Rivers: Family, Friendship, and the Fly-Fishing Life

A collection of fishing stories that connect us to life's deeper waters Experienced storyteller Roger W. Thompson...
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Author: Roger W. Thompson
Format: Hardcover
Language: English
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The Wisdom of Rivers: Family, Friendship, and the Fly-Fishing Life by Thompson, Roger W.

The Wisdom of Rivers: Family, Friendship, and the Fly-Fishing Life

$33.60
The Wisdom of Rivers: Family, Friendship, and the Fly-Fishing Life by Thompson, Roger W.

The Wisdom of Rivers: Family, Friendship, and the Fly-Fishing Life

$33.60
Author: Roger W. Thompson
Format: Hardcover
Language: English
Description
A collection of fishing stories that connect us to life's deeper waters

Experienced storyteller Roger W. Thompson cast his first line when he was a child, as a way to connect with his troubled father. Time after time in the decades since, he's returned to tying and tossing flies in order to grieve loss, build friendships, and eventually, to connect with his own children. From sepia-toned memories in the Eastern Sierra Nevada to humorous misadventures along New England streams, Thompson invites readers to discover the many ways that life unfolds on the water.

While the stories all capture the thrill and artistry of fly fishing, the heart of The Wisdom of Rivers lies in the relationships with friends, family, colleagues, and community that Thompson navigates along the way, and the ways in which fly fishing helps his search for authentic connections and spiritual insights. He writes like an old friend standing alongside you knee-deep in the water, noticing the glittering nuggets hidden in wild places.

Author: Roger W. Thompson
Publisher: Skipstone Press
Published: 09/10/2026
Pages: 192
Binding Type: Hardcover
Weight: 0.90lbs
Size: 8.10h x 6.10w x 0.80d
ISBN: 9781680518207


Review Citation(s):
Booklist 08/01/2026

About the Author
Thompson, Roger W.: - Roger W. Thompson is an entrepreneur, writer, producer, and fly-fishing ambassador. With a career spanning business, entertainment, and adventure, along with co-founding the iconic Skate Street Skate Park, he's consulted on international projects, co-produced surf and skate documentaries, and helped design faith-based and mission-focused programs. Thompson has written a critically-acclaimed memoir, spiritual travelogues, and collaborative biographies, earning the nicknames "River Bishop" and "The Sage of the West." He lives in Ventura, California, with his family, surfboards, fly rods, and herding dogs.
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