Publisher, HighBridge Audio (April 2006)

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“As beautiful as anything in Thoreau or Hemingway.” —Alfred Kazin

“Wise, witty, and wonderful.” —Publishers Weekly

“Exquisite . . . this recording joins the ranks of the few near-perfect matches of reader and author.” —Philadelphia Inquirer

Norman MacLean's memories about growing up in Montana revolve around mighty trout rivers and the four-count rhythm of fly fishing. It is the one activity where his family can bridge troubled relationships, where brother can connect with brother and father with son. And in the end, it is the river that makes them realize that life continues and all things are related.

The strong reading of Ivan Doig, Montana native and author of This House of Sky, adds much flavor to this tender, often very funny, and beautiful story about love and loss. A tale not to be missed and to be revisited frequently.

This CD edition also includes On the Big Blackfoot, the memoir that inspired A River Runs Through It, read by MacLean and his son, journalist John MacLean, backed by the sounds of the Big Blackfoot River.

About the Author: Norman MacLean (1902-90), woodsman, scholar, teacher, and storyteller, grew up in the Western Rocky Mountains of Montana and worked for many years in logging camps and for the United States Forestry Service before beginning his academic career. He retired from the University of Chicago in 1973.