“In Big Wild Life, long-time Ketchikan resident and teacher Jeff Lund offers a candid and thoughtful portrayal of life at the southern gateway to Alaska’s Inside Passage. With practical insights and a no-nonsense style, he captures the everyday realities of living in this remote coastal town. For those interested in the logistical challenges and authentic experiences of life in Southeast Alaska, Big Wild Life delivers a grounded account of a region where nature shapes daily routines.”

- Christine Cunningham, author The Land We Share

"Jeff's ability to describe his life in Alaska gives you the opportunity to feel the moisture and gain a true sense of the embedded culture that is Southeast. It makes one wonder if they actually want to visit the area or just let their mind travel there through his stories. "

-  Alaska Wild Project

In Big Wild Life, Jeff Lund is a thoughtful and friendly guide, who tells the journey of finding his home in Southeast Alaska. His stories cover the seasons and detail everything from mountain goat hunting to being a high school teacher in Ketchikan. His love for both the natural world and people of Alaska is apparent throughout his book. This is an authentic portrayal of life in Southeast Alaska.

- Bjorn Dihle, author A Shape in the Dark

"Jeff does an excellent job of, among other things, capturing both the feelings that come with moving to a remote area as a kid and pull to move back as an adult*. The journey is told through the Alaskan seasons, it's history, and Jeff's relationship to the outdoors lifestyle that draws so many people to the wilderness. This beautifully written collection of essays is perfect for anyone who loves the outdoors."

- Douglas Paton, journalist/outdoor writer