"The notion that fishing is about more than catching fish, that it offers tranquility, reflection, and recovery, is at the heart of scores of programs across the United States that use fly fishing to promote physical and emotional healing. Healing for people with cancer, for veterans with Post-Traumatic Stress Disorder and physical disabilities, and for those in recovery from drug and alcohol addiction. Casting and Mending: How therapeutic fly fishing heals shattered minds and bodies tells the story of several of these ...
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"The notion that fishing is about more than catching fish, that it offers tranquility, reflection, and recovery, is at the heart of scores of programs across the United States that use fly fishing to promote physical and emotional healing. Healing for people with cancer, for veterans with Post-Traumatic Stress Disorder and physical disabilities, and for those in recovery from drug and alcohol addiction. Casting and Mending: How therapeutic fly fishing heals shattered minds and bodies tells the story of several of these programs, including the voices of breast cancer patients, veterans, and recovering addicts as they reflect on the often life-changing and life-affirming experience of fly fishing. Casting and Mending also traces fishing in history and popular culture as a source of solace and redemption; explores the science of the healing effects of nature; and makes a case for fly fishing as an instance of "flow," an optimal experience that leaves a person stronger, more confident, and refreshed"--
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Fine. Trade paperback (US). Glued binding. 208 p. Contains: Illustrations. In Stock. 100% Money Back Guarantee. Brand New, Perfect Condition, allow 4-14 business days for standard shipping. To Alaska, Hawaii, U.S. protectorate, P.O. box, and APO/FPO addresses allow 4-28 business days for Standard shipping. No expedited shipping. All orders placed with expedited shipping will be cancelled. Over 3, 000, 000 happy customers.
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Fine. Trade paperback (US). Glued binding. 208 p. Contains: Illustrations. In Stock. 100% Money Back Guarantee. Brand New, Perfect Condition, allow 4-14 business days for standard shipping. To Alaska, Hawaii, U.S. protectorate, P.O. box, and APO/FPO addresses allow 4-28 business days for Standard shipping. No expedited shipping. All orders placed with expedited shipping will be cancelled. Over 3, 000, 000 happy customers.
