No Sequel to Life: From the Heart of a Bush Pilot

Raised in Santa Clara, California, Jerry Jacques knew from an early age that he wanted to be in the wild places of Alaska. The only way it appeared he was going to get there was on his own, however. Unfortunately, Alaska State Troopers and his parents didn't agree with the runaway kid. He persisted, and, after years of trial and error, he finally succeeded at the age of 18. Spending his first two winters in Alaska on his own, trapping furs from an isolated cabin in the wilderness, Jerry learned survival in what most would call a pretty dangerous school of hard knocks. After making a little money as a trapper in the winter and leading whitewater tours over the summer months, Jerry took life to a higher plane-literally. He obtained his pilot's license, basically again through his unique system of do-or-die. His long-time friend and sport-fishing client, Gen. Chuck Yeager wrote in a note to his friend: "Jerry, I remember you as a cocky young pilot unlikely to survive. I sat you down and gave you some stern advice. You listened and, since then, we have had many wonderful Alaskan flying adventures together. Over the decades, I watched you become one of Alaska's most experienced wilderness guides and pilots. "Jerry's need for adventure was realized through his pursuit of his Alaska Master Guide license. He worked with a singular purpose through assistant to registered guide and finally to his goal of Alaska Master Guide License #110. From his early days as a guide, General Yeager was a friend and frequent visitor to Jerry's hunting and fishing lodge in Iliamna, Alaska, as were a few U.S. presidents, congressmen, and sports notables like Jim Kelly. Now Jerry runs his very successful Alaska Grizzly Safari Lodge for wildlife photographers and their clients. He hosts Art Wolfe, National Geographic, and BBC, along with many other professional photographers. Jerry's family and his Master Guide status are what he is most proud of. He believes his faith in God carried him through all the adventures (and disasters) he recounts in No Sequel to Life.

CS Norwood holds a Master of Science degree from the University of South Alabama. She is a writer, editor, researcher, and publisher who currently lives in south Alabama. Her genres of choice are adventure and mystery stories, whether true-life or fiction. She spends her time writing, researching, and helping others complete and publish their adventure books under the AWI adventure writers ink imprint.

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