Love Many, Trust Few, and Always Paddle your own Canoe: Based on the adventures of the first bilateral amputee to canoe the entire Mississippi River Paperback – February 14, 2026

Newlyweds Nate and Christa set out on a once-in-a-lifetime journey to make Nate the first American bilateral amputee to canoe the entire Mississippi River — completely unsupported. Beginning in a blizzard at Lake Itasca, Minnesota, and paddling through smoke-filled Minneapolis in the wake of civil unrest, they continue paddling south through the sweltering heat of summer — all against the backdrop of a global pandemic.Along the way, they encounter River Angels — everyday people whose extraordinary kindness helps turn Nate’s dream into reality. What begins as an adventure becomes a testament to resilience, trust, and the generosity of strangers.This is more than a river story. It’s a journey of hope and grit, of falling in love and staying in love — and of discovering what’s possible when you choose courage and connection over comfort. Read more