Roger W. Thompson | The Wisdom of Rivers

We are thrilled to host fly-fishing ambassador, Roger W. Thompson for his new book, The Wisdom of Rivers Family, Friendship, and the Fly-Fishing Life.

There are two ticket options for this event.

1. A $5 ticket and all proceeds go directly to our partner non-profit, Brain Food Book.

2. $28 and includes a copy of The Wisdom of Rivers

Copies of the book will be available to purchase at the event. You may also pre-order your signed copy of the books to be picked up at the event by either calling the store at 801-484-9100 or ordering online. If you cannot make this event, signed copies may be ordered from our website. Please specify in the comments if you would like your copy personalized.

Places in the signing line are reserved for those who purchase a copy from The King's English.

About the book:

A collection of fishing stories that connect us to life’s deeper waters.

Experienced storyteller Roger W. Thompson cast his first line when he was a child, as a way to connect with his troubled father. Time after time in the decades since, he’s returned to tying and tossing flies in order to grieve loss, build friendships, and eventually, to connect with his own children. From sepia-toned memories in the Eastern Sierra Nevada to humorous misadventures along New England streams, Thompson invites readers to discover the many ways that life unfolds on the water.

While the stories all capture the thrill and artistry of fly fishing, the heart of The Wisdom of Rivers lies in the relationships with friends, family, colleagues, and community that Thompson navigates along the way, and the ways in which fly fishing helps his search for authentic connections and spiritual insights. He writes like an old friend standing alongside you knee-deep in the water, noticing the glittering nuggets hidden in wild places.

About the author:

Roger W. Thompson is an entrepreneur, writer, producer, and fly-fishing ambassador. With a career spanning business, entertainment, and adventure, along with co-founding the iconic Skate Street Skate Park, he's consulted on international projects, co-produced surf and skate documentaries, and helped design faith-based and mission-focused programs. Thompson has written a critically-acclaimed memoir, spiritual travelogues, and collaborative biographies, earning the nicknames River Bishop" and "The Sage of the West." He lives in Ventura, California, with his family, surfboards, fly rods, and herding dogs."