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Where's Chuckawalla Bill's Cabin?: A True Tale of Being Lost in the Hi-Desert Kindle Edition

by Kevin Heaton (Author) Format: Kindle Edition
4.3 4.3 out of 5 stars 176 ratings
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Few adventurers have ever gone missing in the Joshua Tree National Park Wilderness Area, & lived to tell us their story.

How does one become so hopelessly lost? The answer to that question is revealed here in this true tale of despair, & perseverance. From the onset of this ill-fated walkabout, you will see what the author sees, & feel what he feels as, step by step, his precarious situation becomes increasingly desperate. Heaton is not likely to make it out of the desert alive, but you will find yourself hoping against hope that he does.
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Legends can captivate with an aura of mystery, urging us to uncover the truth or find our own in the art of self-expression. This recount of a horrifying ordeal tasks you, the reader, with Heaton's perilous thirty hour Hi-Desert hike during which you will experience every known human emotion; from anticipation to desperation, to the redemption one can find in the healing waters of life's simpler things. The Hi-Desert Star

A truly colorful tale of this seasoned hiker's experience in the desert back country! How does one get so lost after considerable planning and preparation? The answer is here in this well written true tale of perseverance, despair, and incredible relief at the moment of rescue! Color photos are a great addition to the story. Sagebrush Press

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Day after day for over three years, the memories of the events surrounding this book weaved their wily ways in and out of my thought processes to the point that I knew that If I didn't move ahead with writing the account down; there would likely never be any closure to the joys, heartaches, and physical trials I endured while experiencing it. So, when my beloved wife, Charlotte, said to me one day: 'This story needs to be told,' I knew, of course, she was right!
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  • ASIN ‏ : ‎ B0BFQHQ4T5
  • Publication date ‏ : ‎ September 18, 2022
  • Language ‏ : ‎ English
  • File size ‏ : ‎ 9232 KB
  • Text-to-Speech ‏ : ‎ Enabled
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  • Print length ‏ : ‎ 60 pages
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    4.3 4.3 out of 5 stars 176 ratings

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Kevin Heaton

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Kevin Heaton hikes, lives and writes in Yucca Valley, California. His work has appeared in over 400 print and online journals including: Guernica, Beloit Poetry Journal, Rattle, The Adroit Journal, and Raleigh Review, (search: Kevin Heaton Poems) and has been selected as Best of the net.

He is a three-time Pushcart Prize nominee.

"Where's Chuckawalla Bill's Cabin?" is his first Nonfiction offering.

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Margaret
5.0 out of 5 stars Gripping Tale of Despair and Perseverance in the Desert!
Reviewed in the United States on December 6, 2023
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In this captivating true story, the author unravels the mystery of how one can become hopelessly lost despite meticulous planning. From the outset of his ill-fated hike, readers are immersed in the author's perspective, experiencing every step of his harrowing journey.

As the narrative unfolds, the author's precarious situation intensifies, and a sense of desperation looms. Heaton's struggle for survival in the unforgiving desert becomes palpable, and readers will find themselves emotionally entangled in his journey.

The suspense is relentless, and the narrative skillfully elicits empathy, making it almost impossible not to root for Heaton's survival against overwhelming odds. The author's ability to convey the raw emotions of despair and the unwavering will to persevere creates a gripping narrative that keeps you on the edge of your seat.

While Heaton's survival may seem unlikely, the storytelling instills a sense of hope against hope, making this book a compelling read for anyone drawn to tales of resilience in the face of adversity. Prepare to be engrossed in a narrative that explores the depths of despair and the strength of the human spirit.
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Helen Sanford
4.0 out of 5 stars Where's Chuck wall a Bill's Cabin
Reviewed in the United States on March 18, 2024
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An interesting story, can not imagine trying a hike like this, fortunately he had experience enough to make some good choices and he survived
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pgeorge04
5.0 out of 5 stars Family
Reviewed in the United States on December 20, 2022
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It's hard to think about family really going missing its always scary and it
Was not the first time i had to go through something like this even though circumstances were different. I wish life did not take turns that hurt us or make us so sad but i guess coming through these things makes us stronger...i enjoyed reading what uncle Kevin went through and I'm so thankful it had the ending that it did. I love them so much even though I haven't seen them in years I have so many memories of them and Sunday dinners at grandma's house. This was a quick read and recommend it for anyone that likes true accounts of the soul...
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Irish Leo
3.0 out of 5 stars relatable to hikers
Reviewed in the United States on December 29, 2022
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I have recommended this book to my brother-in-law because it’s an area close to places he has hiked.
Also because the author reminds me of my late husband a bit.
Fairly short story.
Good reminder to bring the proper layers of clothes and enough water if you are going to hike in a desert location.
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Jerry
5.0 out of 5 stars A breathtaking true story
Reviewed in the United States on November 27, 2023
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In this gripping true tale, the author takes you on a journey of despair and perseverance. From the ill-fated start of his hike, you feel the increasing desperation of his precarious situation. Heaton's struggle for survival in the desert becomes a gripping narrative that keeps you hoping against hope for a miracle

The pictures at the end are thrilling and breathtaking
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J. Bean
5.0 out of 5 stars Inspiring
Reviewed in the United States on July 15, 2023
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Thank you Kevin for your humor and heartfelt story. And thank you for following through with your commitment to tell this story. I especially like the story because I was able to visualize the terrain you were hiking. I miss my desert adventures. I thank the Lord for the experience, His protection and that I never got lost. I did come eye to eye with a small rattlesnake once; a scary experience when you are alone in the desert.

Thanks again

P. S. While living in SLC, Utah in the late 1980s, I was blessed to have attended the First Southern Baptist Church in SLC. I now live in a East Tennessee with my wife of 56 years. We are healthy and in our mid 70s.
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4.0 out of 5 stars Cool account
Reviewed in the United States on November 5, 2023
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God tends to work some pretty awesome miracles. The story within these pages is one as the writer recalls being lost in the high desert. Worth reading.
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Birdlegs535
5.0 out of 5 stars "Dear God, I've lost the trail!"
Reviewed in the United States on October 25, 2022
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Kevin Heaton carries the reader along on a thirty plus hour hike gone bad through the desert in California. Kevin's incredible vocabulary enables him to choose words which describe perfectly his emotional and physical turmoil on the hike and at the same time to describe his appreciation for the natural surroundings which seemingly could have been his cemetery. Even drawing on this enormous vocabulary, he is still able to capture a more earthy voice of story telling which continues to draw his reader into the event. Chuckwalla Bill would have been proud of Kevin's report on his death defying adventure.

I have pondered over many of Kevin's works of poetry with great delight, but he has taken a giant glorious leap into the world of nonfiction with this new edition. I have both the Kindle and paperback version. Maybe, I'm just old fashioned but holding the copy in my hand gives me great joy. The printed version also includes several pictures of the area and of the author himself. Of course, he was not able to take photos during the hike due to no cell phone connection.
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5.0 out of 5 stars Adventure
Reviewed in the United Kingdom on July 7, 2023
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How a simple mistake leads a man disastrously off course from the start. And the power of prayer, & praying continuously until the answer is given & the man found. What a story!
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