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"He was sort of out-of-control from the moment he hit the ground running. Beginning life as the Dennis-the-Menace kid growing up in Santa Clara, California, to Alaska Master Guide License #110, Jerry Jacques has lived his life one adventure after another, and it's all recorded now for posterity in ""No Sequel to Life: From the Heart of a Bush Pilot."" So the story goes from a rock-climbing kid who ascended Yosemite's Lost Arrow Spire (exiting the summit via a rope stretched across the chasm between spire and cliff) on his 16th birthday, to more than one death-defying whitewater trip, multiple bear attacks, and a few airplane crashes in the Alaskan wilderness. Jerry's mantra is, ""it's not that you only live once-it's that you only die once, so why not live your life to the fullest you're able?"" These pages provide his particular flight path for accomplishing just that--living life to the maximum. This is the tale of a true adventurer, living on the edge at every bend in the whitewater river and every flight into Alaska's wild and unpredictable skies. His brothers, John and Jim, say jokingly that Jerry's funeral could only be closed casket, implying there wouldn't be much left to look at after his final disastrous adventure. What he recounts in his book is sometimes humorous, often gut-wrenching, always compelling, and yet all amazingly true!"

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"Having had the privilege of witnessing Jerry J. Jacques' remarkable skill and bravery firsthand, I can wholeheartedly attest to the authenticity and depth of his memoir, ""No Sequel to Life."" As an Alaska Bush Pilot, expert Blackwater STOL pilot, and Alaska Master Guide #110, Jacques' life story is nothing short of extraordinary. I first crossed paths with Jerry around 2005, during his time as a support fixed-wing pilot for a firefighting helicopter company. I'll never forget the awe-inspiring sight of him executing seemingly impossible landings at night while flying a big twin engine airplane, using nothing but the headlights of our trucks to guide him to unprepared landing strip. His ability to deliver vital AOG parts under such challenging conditions was nothing short of miraculous and undoubtedly played a crucial role in our firefighting efforts. In ""No Sequel to Life,"" Jacques masterfully captures the essence of his adventures, weaving together tales of daring flights, harrowing rescues, and breathtaking encounters with the Alaskan wilderness. His prose is imbued with a palpable sense of excitement and reverence for the beauty of the natural world, inviting readers to join him on an unforgettable journey through the Last Frontier. But beyond the adrenaline-fueled escapades lies a deeper narrative of resilience, determination, and the unyielding pursuit of one's passions. Jacques' unwavering commitment to his craft and his unwavering spirit in the face of adversity serve as a powerful inspiration to readers of all backgrounds. In conclusion, ""No Sequel to Life"" is a testament to the indomitable human spirit and the transformative power of adventure. Whether you're an aviation enthusiast, an outdoor adventurer, or simply someone who appreciates a captivating story, this book is sure to leave a lasting impression. Highly recommended.  I've heard some of his stories firsthand... But this book!! Only a short way in it got a nap, a belly laugh, and tears. The flow of a well written book takes you from the raw inside of a tender intense boy to the outside of his dreams and adventures. [If] you pick it up, you won't put it down. Jerry - I am loving your book. I'm so grateful that you wrote it. Anyone looking for a truly great read, a biography that is nigh unbelievable in places (but there are photos, and scars, to verify them!) you should get hold of this one! An adventure story of a life exceptionally well lived! Jerry Jacques is someone I am proud to call a friend...The gripping tales of death-defying derring-do will keep you paging...late into the night, until the candle burns out...If it's adventure reading you're after, this is it!"

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"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. James Wesley, Rawles is a former U.S. Army Intelligence officer and a three-time New York Times bestselling author. Many of his novels and nonfiction books have been translated, into nine languages. His U.S. Army experience included attending the Northern Warfare School short course, at Fort Greely, Alaska. For nearly 20 years, Rawles has been the Editor of SurvivalBlog.com, the Internet's best-known blog on family preparedness. SurvivalBlog is posted daily, and its full archives of 39,000+ articles and posts are available free of charge."

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