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"We have 8 internal medicine residents from U. Wash. who each spend a month with us during the year. Your book about your farther and his work in Alaska is in their apartment and widely read. It is an inspiration to many." — Dr. William Kelly, Soldotna, Alaska

"To understand how one man sought to ameliorate the harm resulting from the collision with Russian and American expansion, Gaede provides us with a personal boots-on-the-ground perspective on the peculiar challenges of delivering health care to rural Alaska during the tumultuous years around statehood." — Ray Voley, Kelly Lake, In the Alaska Historical Society Publication

"This is a mesmerizing, compelling book that kept me entertained and anticipating throughout...it is a picture into the Alaska of early statehood...a fantastic armchair adventure..." — Fairbanks' News Miner

"The different flying adventures are so unique and spellbinding that it's hard to put this book down..." — Steve Boll and other reviews on Amazon

"Naomi, I enjoyed your book to the utmost. I've read several Alaskan flying/adventure books over the years and have enjoyed none of them as much as this one." — Mark Westover

"Again, thank you for all you have done to keep the history of the area alive; we use your book as a recruiting tool for physicians, board members, and donors. Such amazing stories!" — Peter Brennan, Director of Central Peninsula Health Foundation

"Take it from one who has experienced the silence of an engine out-of-fuel at 2500 feet, Doc really had courage! Flying a tube and fabric two seat J-3 Cub without radios in the ever-changing weather of Alaska brings the hairs up on the back of any pilot's neck." — Steve Kriss, Colonel, USAF (Ret)

"I just finished reading your book and enjoyed it very much. I am 72 years old and have NEVER before finished a book! My wife may have to frame yours in a shadow box!" — Bill Laybourn, Surprise, AZ

"As I read the adventures of your dad and his early years in Alaska, I had a hard putting down the book. It was like listening to your dad tell the stories. It was evident he had confidence in himself, his family, and in God. Thank you for sharing his adventures and life in Alaska." — Roger Olsen, Plant Manager of local telephone company in Winthrop, Iowa

"I just got your book Alaska Bush Pilot Doctor. I met your father in the early-mid '70s when he subbed for Dr. Pinneo at Faith Hospital (now Cross Roads Medical Center) in Glennallen, AK. I was the Hospital administrator & Pharmacist. Dr. Gaede flew some of us, one by one, out of Copper Center to the base of Mt. Drum to go moose hunting. It was a very successful hunt for all of us. Will never forget it. He was so energetic. I'm glad to be remembering these quality times. Thanks for writing his stories. " — David Heimke