These are the true stories that inspired Paulsen's novels. He talks of plane crashes and hunting trips and lessons in survival. It was a great look into some of the real life adventures of Gary Paulsen, and I thought it was particularly interesting how he described how particulars in his real life experience inspired specific details in his novels. It's a pretty fast read, and I would definitely recommend it for people who liked his fiction. I thought maybe it would be more interesting for them.