|
|
*conducting cutting edge research and publishing in the environmental, psychological, and social sciences since 1998.
Research and Services I Native American Indian Information I Articles and Reports I Publishing and Publications I Whats New I Book Reviews I Sitemap
 |
Searching
for a Perfect State of Colorado: My Enlightening Experience Crossing
the Weminuche Wilderness Area
In his book, Searching for a Perfect State of Colorado, author William Hood takes us along on his own harrowing journey as he attempts to cross the Weminuche Wilderness Area, by himself, in September of 2002. He would complete this one hundred mile trek in just nine days as backpacking across the San Juan mountains transcends from a physical challenge, to a mental test, to ultimately a spiritual enlightenment. In his travels, Hood explores Colorado's varied history, as he relates his own personal experiences to the State's. He weaves an enriching yet comical story for the reader as he encounters guardian angels, an abundance of wildlife, and evil weather. His journey would continue after his hike as Bill searches in his mind for solutions to the environmental, social and political issues facing Colorado in the 21st century. After returning home to the Front Range from his wilderness experience, Hood finds new enlightenment to be a dysfunction, as greater challenges, like changing careers in his forties, takes his journey back to the desperation he experienced while in the wilderness. Once again, he finds inner strength through his faith and his sense of humor; to strive toward the person he had envisioned becoming. Searching
for a Searching
for a Perfect State of Colorado, Copies
are available at your local bookstore, or from Amazon,
Reviews
Watch the Book Trailer
|
Book Information William Hood ISBN# 978-0-9721349-7-2 Pages: 276 Price: $15.95 Binding: Trade paper Copies are available at:
About the Author William Hood was born in Saginaw Michigan in 1959 and lived most of his childhood in the Detroit area. His dad would begin to transfer his way west and Bill moved to rural Grand Ledge Michigan when he was fourteen and would hunt or fish almost every day of the year with his best friend Dave. Bill graduated from high school in 1978 at Raytown South in Missouri. Shortly thereafter, he moved to Denver, Colorado and graduated from the University of Colorado at Denver in 1983. He fell in love his senior year with Robin Holcombe (later to become Robin Hood) as well as the Rocky Mountains of Colorado. Robin and Bill have been married now for nineteen years. After college, Bill entered the technology sales industry and enjoyed a prosperous 15-year career graduating from office manager to distribution manager to General Manager. He also earned his MBA in the Executive Program at the University of Colorado in 1993, working fulltime and going to school on nights and weekends. More importantly, Bill and Robin would have a beautiful child, Rachel Patricia Hood, born on April 12th, 1994. His career would collapse, however, in 2002, as the Internet Bubble burst casting Bill, with millions of others, into the unemployment lines. After almost a year of unemployment, Bill became an agent in Franktown Colorado for Allstate Insurance. He is a volunteer for Douglas County "Adopt-a-Highway", picking up litter on his beloved Castlewood Canyon Road. He also volunteers at Franktown Elementary for Junior Achievement teaching children the basics of business and economics. Since joining Allstate Insurance, Bill became the top agent in his 9-state Region, finishing top ten in the country in 2006. He repeated with top honors in 2007, earning the William Hood Agency the esteem Chairman's award two years in a row. Bill also was nominated by Allstate in 2007 for the Ray Lynch Award, recognizing his commitment toward public service in his community. |
