Longbow by Jay Campbell

[ermont]

I picked this new book up on Amazon a couple of weeks ago. I just got around to starting it. I've only read a few chapters but it is very entertaining. Nothing technical in it just some good hunting stories.

[Orion]

Very well written.  Good story telling and good spirit and philosophy. I'm ready for more.

[alligatordond]

Jay is a great writer(and good friend.) I was fortunate to have hunted with him and Karen for several years. His latest adventures involve a 50 ft trawler equiped for Caribbean adventures. Check out his pics on jaycampbellphotography.com ( I think)

[jdemoya]

A very good story teller for sure. If you run into him ask him to tell you the story of his prostate surgery and all the complications he had after the surgery. The man almost died! and I thought I was going to die listening to him telling the story. I have never laughed so hard in my life...
I have the book, but I have not had the time to read it yet. I will get to it when I get home next week, God willing.

God bless,

José

[Mark Baker]

Jay does so many things well.....and writing is one of them.   He and Karen are both great folks, and this book really reflects on how much bowhunting and family are a part of their lives.   Jay also is a great campfire musician with a great ear.   He taught me a couple good ones, for sure!  Congrats on a the book, Jay.

[mj seratt]

I got the book a few weeks ago, and have already read it twice.  Jay has a way of story telling that takes you along with him, feeling the emotions, living the hunts through him, and makes you realize how much the right woman can mean in your life.

[Steve H.]

Reading the chapters on Mona, I felt like I was there!

[alligatordond]

Yep, I heard that story Steve!

[Jay Campbell JD]

Since Steve WAS there, on Isla Mona, I'm sure it brought back memories. :-) Thank you, so much, for the kind words. Don's link to our wildlife photography site is correct (we don't sell anything there)  www.jaycampbellphotography.com.  You can see the color pictures from the book at  www.campbellsquest.com.  Although I've heard that I'm presumed dead now and then, our great friend Don "Sensei" Davis is correct, Karen and I are moving on to our very old 50' 3 deck trawler, which is taking up a lot of our time. There is nothing technical in the book, for sure, although (to pre-answer the question because it always comes up) Karen did take her Water Buffalo with a 70# bow at her 29" draw. :-). We're working on two new books (neither of which will be done anytime soon): "Human Conditions: Essays on a Used Life" and "Archer's Paradox" a novel which has it's first chapter at the end of "Longbow: A Hunting Life". Again, thanks. We don't get out much, so it's nice to hear good words.  - Jay and Karen Campbell

[ermont]

I've followed your adventures for a long time...and the fact you spent time in Albuquerque didn't hurt either!

[alligatordond]

Cracks me up whenever Jay calls me Sensei. Hardly. Anyways, keep us posted "Grasshopper"

[gregg dudley]

Great read!

[Barney]

Awesome reading, finished it a week ago and wish I read it slower.    

[EZ]

Steve H. ,  you cracked me up with that one!! Thanks!

Good job Jay....Loved the book.

[Jay Campbell JD]

Eric, thanks! You'll find a few New Mexico Sandia mountain pictures on our web site that remind us of our Albuquerque home now that we live on the water. All the comments much appreciated! if I'd known how hard getting a book published was, I might have just let the cancer take me.  :-) Almost 6 years out since surgery, all clean so far. I credit Don Davis and Don Thomas (and Karen) with keeping me alive. Hunting was powerful medicine, something to look forward to. Glad we were able to write about it, maybe bring hope to others. Thanks much for the inspiration to all who helped.  - Jay

[DLM]

Just finished reading it tonight. Enjoyed it!

[Tom Phillips]

I receieved my copy last week and like it very much.
I am reading it slowly so I do not come to the end of it so soon !!