"The Gift of Rivers is a source of spiritual renewal. Through these stories, we remember why water is holy and the sacred obligation that is ours to keep these waterways pure."
--Terry Tempest Williams, author of Leap

"Rivers from every continent will plunge you into distant cultures and strange lands. From thrills and chills of champion kayakers' rapids to the spiritual tranquility of calm water, this is a journey well worth taking."
--Susan Zwinger, author of The Last Wild Edge

"A soulful fact- and image-filled compendium of wonderful stories that illuminate, educate, inspire, and delight."
--David Brower, Chairman, Earth Island Institute

"The Gift of Rivers eloquently portrays the worldwide inheritance that is reclaimed by protecting and restoring wild rivers."
--Peter Berg, director of Planet Drum Foundation

"A marvelous and varied collection. I was swept along by the current of words, constantly surprised by what was revealed around the next bend. What an exuberant, reflective, soul-satisfying trip!"
--Malcolm Margolin, publisher, and author of The Way We Lived