History, Region & Countries Book is recommended for Students, Teachers, Graduates, Professionals, and all bibliophiles Winds of Skilak: The Continuing Saga of One Couple's Adventures and Survival in the Alaskan Wilderness: Volume 2 Published On :.Page count varies on each edition/reprint Through sorrows and joys, love and loss, God's hand is always present in their lives as Bonnie shares her chronicle of faith, survival, and beauty in an untamed land few others will ever know. Will the love and devotion between Bonnie and Sam be enough for them to survive, or will Alaska finally win? From the awe-inspiring beauty of the Northern Lights, to terrifying accidents and strangers, to a Christmas miracle, this is a testament of courage and inspiration to anyone born with a wild longing in their hearts. Then, just as they are about to achieve a new dream, one of the largest man-made, environmental disasters strikes, altering their lives and threatening their livelihood and idyllic life. In an era before cell phones and internet, their ability to communicate with the rest of the world, accessible only by boat or plane, is at the whim of the temperamental lake. In this sequel, Sam and Bonnie are thriving, building getaway cabins and continuing to joyfully tackle life on a remote, isolated island on Skilak Lake, where williwaw winds can whip up suddenly and without warning, and wicked storms can blow for weeks. For the Wards, this is just another ordinary task in an environment that can be unforgiving of mistakes but immensely rewarding to those willing to embrace the work of creating a home in a harsh but beautiful land. And doing it in a home with no electricity, no plumbing, and no refrigeration. One thousand pounds of meat, critical to survival through the brutal winter on an island in Alaska. Winds of Skilak: The Continuing Saga of One Couple's Adventures and Survival in the Alaskan Wilderness: Volume 2 Book Information:Īk: The Continuing Saga of One Couple's Adventures and Survival in the Alaskan Wilderness continues the journey of Bonnie Rose Ward as a 'wilderness wife' and her tough-as-nails husband Sam in the stark, challenging, and exhilarating wilds of Alaska.

Winds of Skilak by Bonnie Rose Ward