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Ivan Doig
Ivan Doig is the author of ten previous books. Seven are novels, including English Creek and Dancing at the Rascal Fair, and three are nonfiction, including the highly acclaimed memoir This House of Sky, which was a finalist for the National Book Award. A former ranch hand, newspaperman, and... show more

Ivan Doig is the author of ten previous books. Seven are novels, including English Creek and Dancing at the Rascal Fair, and three are nonfiction, including the highly acclaimed memoir This House of Sky, which was a finalist for the National Book Award. A former ranch hand, newspaperman, and magazine editor, Doig holds a Ph.D. in history from the University of Washington. He lives in Seattle.
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Birth date: June 27, 1939
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Memories From Books on Booklikes
Memories From Books on Booklikes rated it 9 years ago
The premise of the Last Bus to Wisdom by Ivan Doig is far-fetched. Yet, Donal's adventures have me smiling throughout. The story has a sweet charm. Somehow, all throughout I believe that things are going to work out. The slow pace of the book keeps the focus solely on the characters. More than Donal...
Chrissie's Books
Chrissie's Books rated it 11 years ago
I listened to the audiobook format, and there is absolutely nothing wrong with the narration by Scott Sowers, in fact he drew me into the story at first. It was cute, but then as it continued it became quite simply boring. By the end I just wanted it to end. So what was wrong? There are two central ...
Chrissie's Books
Chrissie's Books rated it 11 years ago
I found English Creek captures the essential both in physical descriptions of the land, the dialog between people and what is essentially important in life. Some compare him to [a:Wallace Stegner, but I think he is MUCH better. There is marvelous humor in Doig's writing.
A Rep Reading
A Rep Reading rated it 11 years ago
Started my love and exploration of the west.
The Drift Of Things
The Drift Of Things rated it 12 years ago
3.5 stars
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