Janice Schofield Eaton

I read far enough in this book to know that I need to study it, learn it, memorize it.Schofield's book is a great addition to any apocalypse-preparedness library. It covers edible species of plants that grow in the wild (and in urban areas).Discovering Wild Plants describes how to find edibles, when to harvest them, how to prepare them, and what they'll do for you in terms of nutrition, wellness, and healing.This book is the standard in wild edibles if you live in Washington state, and it's required reading for students of Alderleaf Wilderness CollegeIt's a shame that it's out of print.… (mer)

I am always interested in a good story about Alaska. It's a place that holds endless facination for me. Although I enjoyed parts of this book, most of it was a disappointment. I had a difficult time with the writing style, particularly the conversations that had to have occurred years earlier. They felt very forced and stilted. I did enjoy the descriptive parts of the book, including interesting details about homesteading and edible plant life.
I also found it difficult to understand why the author left her husband on the spur of the moment for a man she barely knew. I wondered if there was more to the story.… (mer)

Beyond Road's End is a memoir of sorts. Written about her years living off the land in wild Alaska, Janice Schofield Eaton recalls her life with husband Ed (who was deceased at the time of the book's publication). I liked this book, but in many ways, felt that the writing was rushed. In other words, the author had so much to say that she felt compelled to say everything in a sort of minimalist manner. The people in this story often lack warmth; the setting seems sparse (even for the cold Alaska), and the plot seems hurried. With that said, I learned a lot about Alaska and its history and people.… (mer)