Cold hands warm heart jeff king free download

It describes a person who does not appear to be sentimental on the outside but secretly does acts of kindness. Cold and warm are both used figuratively to refer to unwelcoming and welcoming people, respectively.

He might be emotionally distant, or her might seem to not care about others feelings. He has a pleasant personality that attracts those around him. The paintings add a personal aspect that might well be missing had they been drawn or painted by a regular book illustrator.

At the back of the book, you will find a wonderful photo album, filled with pictures of Jeff and his family that span his entire life from childhood on. These photos are a wonderful finishing touch to this well written and already beautifully illustrated book. All rights reserved. This content was written by Deb Frost. I'd highly recommend a visit if you ever find yourself in the Denali area.

Reading this book was a great follow up to that visit, although it would have been helpful to read In summer we visited Denali and spent a morning at the Husky Homestead and it was fascinating to learn about mushing and all that it entails. Reading this book was a great follow up to that visit, although it would have been helpful to read it before visiting too so I was a little more familiar with what I was going to see and learn! I'd love to read a follow up book someday--I believe this one was written over 10 years ago and it would be cool to hear how Jeff's life has changed and his mushing experiences evolved since this was published.

Dec 26, Erin rated it it was amazing. I definitely recommend visiting the Husky Homestead, if you ever find yourself up in Denali National Park. It is a fascinating experience, and you get to hold the Alaskan husky puppies :.

View 2 comments. Jun 12, Loraine rated it it was amazing Shelves: biographies. Having just returned from Alaska and a visit to the King's Husky Homestead, this book's exciting tales of Jeff's Iditarod experiences and his warm love of his sled dogs is a wonderful read.

Accompanied by his wife, Donna's, beautiful water color pictures, it is a book that you will want to return to more than once. Also would be a great book for young adults. This is one of the best books I've read about the Iditarod and other sled-racing in Alaska.

King is a surprisingly good writer no doubt also had some excellent editors and a wonderful storyteller. As a California transplant, former trapper, 4-time winner of the 1, mile Iditarod and a man often called the "winningest" racer in Alaska for numerous wins of other long-distance races such as the Yukon Quest, he has a great deal of literal and metaphorical mileage in the field and many fun, harro This is one of the best books I've read about the Iditarod and other sled-racing in Alaska.

As a California transplant, former trapper, 4-time winner of the 1, mile Iditarod and a man often called the "winningest" racer in Alaska for numerous wins of other long-distance races such as the Yukon Quest, he has a great deal of literal and metaphorical mileage in the field and many fun, harrowing, heart-breaking, and uplifting tales to tell. My only disappointment with this book is that I really wanted to hear more details about various episodes in his Iditarod races.

Only a couple of the chapters are devoted to this, and I missed the stories about the adventures and competition through race checkpoints on the Iditarod trail. But other unexpected stories, such as the chapter on Norman Vaughn or the young child with cancer who, through the Make-a-Wish foundation and the support of King's sponsor Cabella's, became King's companion for the start of his winning race, were fascinating.

That King would make space for these exceptional people in a memoir where most folks would talk only about themselves speaks loudly for his respect and admiration for others who have contributed to his growth not only as a musher but also as a human being. The man puts on a great show - he seems as skilled in business as he is at raising and running dogs. I bought this book as a gift for my dad, who loves animals and dogs in particular and might enjoy King's adventures.

The stories are amusing and charming, if a little self-reverential. King does a great job of expressing the rugged, tenacious Alaskan spirit. Had the pleasure of visiting Husky Homestead this past summer and got to hear Jeff King tell some of these stories in person.

When I heard there was a book, of course I had to purchase it. This was full of great stories from the Alaskan wilderness, and Jeff's life as a sled dog racing legend. I loved reading about his life and the lessons he has learned over the years. He has a great way of telling stories, and always reveals some deeper meaning by the end. I bought this book when I visited the Husky Homestead. Jeff King was a delightful speaker with a dry sense of humor.

His book was the same and didn't disappoint. I learned a lot about a sport that barely registered with me living in the south. Now I can't wait to follow the Iditarod race in ! Aug 25, Candy Becker rated it it was amazing.

What a wonderful read. This is filled with so many stories from Jeff King and his beloved huskies. I loved every minute of this great read. We got to meet Jeff on his Husky Homestead tour in Alaska a few weeks ago.

What amazing accounts! Feb 02, Mrs. A grand adventure! So many great stories about life I Alaska and as a world class musher. It was great to hear these stories with Jeff's voice. I'm looking forward to streaming the Iditarod this March. Aug 20, Jessica Warpup rated it it was amazing.

This is a fantastic book if you want insight on living in Alaska, beginning and sustaining a sled dog team, and all of the heartwarming as well as heartbreaking events that occurred along the way. I got this book on a recent Alaskan cruise for my son who loves huskies. Fascinating man and his story. I enjoyed it. Jan 22, Rick rated it really liked it Shelves: adventure-sport , autobiograhy , us-author.

Jeff King recounts some wonderful stories of growing up with a life dedicated to sled dogs Books Video icon An illustration of two cells of a film strip. Video Audio icon An illustration of an audio speaker. Audio Software icon An illustration of a 3. Software Images icon An illustration of two photographs. Images Donate icon An illustration of a heart shape Donate Ellipses icon An illustration of text ellipses.

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