News items on the BOOK
August 27, 2007, Statesboro, GA. The
Zack S. Henderson Library at Georgia Southern University adds On the High Seas
to their special collection on the rivers and rafting in Georgia. "The
old days of the Altamaha are something of a specialty of ours, since we have
papers of Project RAFT & issues of the RAFTHAND HOLLER" stated Marvin Goss,
director of Special Collections at the Henderson Library of
Georgia Southern University
REVIEWS:
Gene McVay , author of “Top
Gun Management” reviews "On The High Seas"
5
Stars 
11 Sep 2007
by
Gene McVay
Ken
has been there, done that, and Writes About it.
Ken
Medernach shares some short stories based on his true life experiences on the
water. The stories are not only entertaining for young and old alike; they are
also inspiring and educational. As the pages turn, you can sense that Ken speaks
from experience. When he writes about the South Georgia heat, you can feel the
sweat running down your cheeks and the mosquitoes swarming about your face. When
he writes about resurfacing a wooden boat, you can almost smell the paint and
varnish and feel the sawdust tickle your nose. Ken didn't have to join the Boy
Scouts to gain a deep appreciation for their motto, "be prepared," in some cases
he learned the hard way. "On the High Seas" is a great book with good values
that belongs in your library.
6 Stars
12/9/2007
Ned Buxton, Author
& Blogger
There’s still a child
in all of us and Ken Medernach’s On the High Seas resurrects and conjures up
memories of our own youthful, formative experiences. Ken’s rites of passage are
easily translated into the quest for adventure, truth and from my own estimation
into the ultimate descent (per J. M. Barrie) into adulthood. His message is get
out there and engage nature (Do it!), enjoy the adventure, but please - be
prepared.
Ken employs a stream of consciousness style that makes for a fast and
entertaining read. Anybody trying to recapture lost youth or document the
history of the Georgia and South Atlantic coast community and a way of life long
gone will be well served.
We do hope that this will be the first of many offerings that will delve further
into the mind and personal experiences of this auld wanderer. When you get a
chance to meet with Ken don’t forget to ask him about his Scottish experiences
and his most august and well earned title as President of the Atlantic Ocean.
Well Done, Aye
Ned Buxton
http://mightofright.blogspot.com/
Richardson, Texas
The first
story was very intriguing and kept my interest from the start. T.K. "Ken"
Medernach's writing is very good and his explanations show his love,
understanding and knowledge of boating. His technical knowledge is shown
in his pictures, knowledge and the glossary he has provided. He also has a
knack for putting a good moral into the stories. The next two stories lacked a
bit of what the first story had but they were good. Overall, I liked 'On the
High Seas' and would consider purchasing it for my son who loves to read a good
story of adventure. T.K.
"Ken" Medernach tells a wonderful tale of youth, adventure and the love of
boating in his collection of three short stories. Sail along with him and
discover as he did the wonders of the waterways which surrounded him as a youth
in Georgia.
4 Stars
Reviewer: Cynthia
Hepner - The Book Attic Literary Reviews
On The High Seas
Sailing is one of those sports that gets into people's blood. If you have
ever spent an extended period of time on the ocean, you most likely have
dreamed of owning your own boat and hitting the high seas. Sailing provides
physical, mental, and spiritual nourishment for those who enjoy this sport.
Today, however, it is becoming harder and harder to get the next generation
to appreciate this fulfilling sport. Young kids just don't understand how
something so simple in appearance - cruising over the top of the water at a
good clip - can provide so much. Well, the new book by
T.K. "Ken" Medernach
aims at showing young people just how amazing the sailing life can be.
On The High Seas
is a collection of short stories based on the true life experiences of Ken.
Written in the past tense as Ken now looks back and reflects about his
younger days as his dad taught him to sail, this book inspires young people
to seek their own dreams. Each story in the book provides some insight into
what it takes to become a sailor (and a good person): from the preparation,
training, and boat cleaning to how to avoid disaster on the high seas or in
life.
The three short stories in
On The High Seas
are:
The Midway Odyssey
Three Days on a Raft on the Altamaha River
A Day sailing on “Duck” Baker’s Thistle
Just like in
The Little Man in the Map,
Ken Medernach's book provides young people a chance to both learn and read.
The lessons taught are basic but essential: be prepared, know your
environment, and understand how things work. These are the essential
qualities of any sailor, and
On The High Seas
is a great book for grounding young people in this fulfilling sport.
REVIEWER:
Peter N.
Jones, Ph.D. Director and Editor: Bauu Institute and Press (http://www.bauuinstitute.com)
Publisher: New Great Books (http://newgreatbooks.blogspot.com)
Editor: Indigenous Issues Today (http://indigenousissuestoday.blogspot.com)
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