Jay Campbell's Book

[wapiti792]

I ordered Jay's book "Longbow" last week and received it a few days ago. I have to have another surgery related to my treestand accident from last fall in one week. The last hopefully...4 is enough dammit. Figured I'd order a good book to read while I recovered as it looks like my surgeon is gonna nix any bow drawing for at least 2 weeks. Sadly, I won't be able to read this book during recovery...I BLEW THROUGH IT LAST NIGHT!

It is a great book of short hunting stories written in a way as if Jay has pulled up beside you and told it to you mano-e-mano. I have a collection of books that will never depart my grasp so long as I have a breath: All 3 books by Jay Massey, most of Don Thomas' works, Gene and Barry's contributions, among others. This one will join that group no doubt! Problem is when you start it, you finish it the first day    

Congrats to Jay on a fine book. He is a fighter, a survivor, a true outdoorsman and a fine author    

[FBB]

I got mine this week but I'm trying to save it for my vacation in February. I don't know if I can wait that long though.

[Duker]

Mine came last week (I think)    Wont see it till Christmass morning (cant wait)  :D

[Izzy]

Got it today. Very good read so far.

[anw0625]

I am waiting for mine and can't wait to read it!

[HARL]

Received mine on Mon. Could not believe how fast it got here !!

[b44mag]

i got mine last week n i read a few pages at a time just so i dont blow through it quick very good read sofar i can see myself getting a few more archery books i dont read to much other than outdoor mags so when i saw this book i thought ill read that glad i got it

[Whip]

I got my copy last week as well.  But I am not even going to open it yet.  I'm weird that way, but books like that I like to save for when I have plenty of time to sit and savor it, and it will stay on the shelf for now.  Mark Baker's book is right underneath it.  We have a camping trip planned in the south next month, and that sounds like a perfect time to dwell on each word.

[b44mag]

great idea whip im sure you will enjoy it

[Craig Schoneberg]

Whip - you have more will power than I do.  Read both books in a couple settings.  Now I'm reading them both again at my leisure.  Both are great reading!

[Mark Baker]

I've had Jay's book for sometime now, and highly recommend it....I have always been a fan of his style and skill at putting together a great story!   On top of that, he's even a better guy in person...at least around a campfire.  This is a book for any bowhunters collection.

[wapiti792]

Just picked up a hardcopy of yours too Mark! Looking forward to it!!!

[Joeabowhunter]

Sounds like a good read Mike, think I'll add it to my Christmas wish list.  Good luck with your next and hopefully final surgery.  

Joe

[Izzy]

Every chapter is better than the last. Its refreshing to see a hunting writer come to terms with our life and limited time given. This book seems to be about a hunters life  more than hunting, really enjoyable.

[Lee Viv]

In the process of ordering Jay's book, and Mark's as well...I am already so far behind on books, but that never seems to stop me from buying more.....a man can never have too many books!


Lee

[Jay Campbell JD]

Just saw this, and wanted to offer up some thanks for the words. The picture is for Wapiti - Jay Massey on the Moose John just before he passed. Jay, Gene, and Don Thomas have long been my friends and my inspiration.I have their works bunched on my bookshelf together, and am always humbled when I go back and read the simple, powerful words of giants. - Jay

[Jay Campbell JD]

Karen and I wanted to thank everyone for all the support! "longbow: A Hunting Life" sold over 225 copies in December so far, whether from us at  www.campbellsquest.com  or on Amazon paperback or e book. Thanks! - Jay and Karen Campbell

[Joeabowhunter]

I have to say this book is fantastic.  I'm half way through and really enjoying it.  Great writing and stories.  

[wapiti792]

Thank you Jay!!! I hope the books are flying off the shelves (and the kindle sales are burning up the download world)    

The picture of Jay Massey is outstanding. By the way, looking at my "never loan-never leave my house" top shelf of my library are all 3 of Mr Massey's books, a few by Don Thomas, Barry Wensel's book, two of Barry's, Art Young's book and one by Mr Jay Campbell.

For those of you who have not read Jay's book, do so! It is more than a collection of hunting yarns...it is a book that will make you appreciate a life lived to the fullest.

[Phrogdrvr]

Just bought the Kindle version.  Can't wait to dig in.

Tom