Winter Creek: One Writer's Natural History

Through the metaphor of a seasonal creek, the memoir explores John Daniel's transformative journey from a student experimenting with LSD to a dedicated writer. It delves into his diverse experiences as a rock climber, logger, and railroad worker, ultimately revealing the deeper insights he gains about life and creativity. As part of Milkweed's Credo series, the book is celebrated for its fresh, self-reflective voice and original descriptive style, showcasing Daniel's evolution into a poet and writer.