Sep. 28: A River Runs Through It

I know that most people that read this.... actually i have no clue whether or not most people will or wont already know the ending. But i know that at least one of the two people that will read this already knows the ending and the other probably already knows the ending.... but i'll just allude that the end is near. They go fishing and make good catches, and Norman goes back to the car to find his dad.... And the rest is a spoiler.

Sep. 25: A River Runs Through It

When Norman brings his brother-in-law home from fishing sunburned and naked, Jessie and his mother-in-law get into doctor mode and start helping him out. Though no explaining is done, an understanding comes between Norman and Jessie about what happened. When Norman talks to Paul again they agree that the day of fishing was not very good and that they were going to make up for it the next day. The brothers decide to invite their father to come along as well.

Sep. 23: A River Runs Through It

Rather obviously, Norman's brother-in-law shows up late for fishing. After he arrives, Norman and Paul end up seperating from him. Once they finish up, they head back and find he has gone missing, but has kindly left a trail of clothes behind him. He ends up being naked and with the girl from the bar, asleep in the sun. This results in a horrible sunburn on his exposed hind quarters.

Sep. 21: A River Runs Through It

Norman gets a call from the police station letting him know that his brother was in custody. Upon arriving the sheriff tells him that his brother is known for getting into fights and drinking, and basically just lets Norman take him out. When his brother-in-law comes into town, he visits a bar and meets a woman known for seducing and clinging to a man for a while, and then ditching him, this all known to Norman but not his brother-in-law. Before leaving his brother-in-law and the skanky lady, he reminds him that they are going fishing in the morning at 6 am.

Sep. 18: A River Runs Through It

Norman, in his teenage years, had a job in the Forest Service. Meanwhile, Paul got recognition for his work as a journalist. In the years that follow, Norman marries a girl named Jessie. Norman's brother-in-law is coming to town and it has been arranged for Norman to take him fishing. In order to lessen the pain of going fishing with a "bait fisherman", Norman calls upon his brother to join him and help him squeeze at least a little enjoyment from the day. Despite Paul's loathing for bait fisherman, his love for fly fishing wins out and he agrees to come.

Sep. 16: A River Runs Through It

Fly fishing, actually fishing in general, is something that i am not familiar with. However, if i were to decide to take it up, this would be the book to avoid for motivation. Im sure that in itself fly fishing could be enjoyable; however, the manner in which it is taught to Norman, and his brother Paul, by his father seems to be the issue. What could be a fun activity is portrayed as a chore. It is almost as if Norman's father needs to make it something that breeds self-sacrifice to feel that it is worthy of his time. He is also very protective of the sport: "If our father had had his say, nobody who did not know how to catch a fish would be allowed to disgrace a fish by catching him."

Sep. 14: A River Runs Through It

A River Runs Through It is a semi-autobiographical short story written by Norman Maclean. It is the first story of three in the book "A River Runs Through It and Other Stories". In the beginning, the main character (who is undoubtedly based on Norman himself) describes his early childhood. His father is a Presbyterian minister and gives sermons at the church every Sunday. His other "religion" is fly-fishing.