Headed Into the Wind - by Jack Loeffler (Hardcover)

About the Book

Loeffler, a former jazz musician, fire lookout, museum curator, bioregionalist, and self-taught aural historian, shares his humor and imagination, his adventures, observations, reflections, and meditations along the trail in his retelling of a life well lived.

Book Synopsis

Loeffler, a former jazz musician, fire lookout, museum curator, bioregionalist, and self-taught aural historian, shares his humor and imagination, his adventures, observations, reflections, and meditations along the trail in his retelling of a life well lived.

Review Quotes

[Loeffler's] descriptions of the Southwestern ecosystem shine throughout.--Santa Fe New Mexican

It's impossible not to find humor in Loeffler's writing. He's an easygoing storyteller, and each fairly short snippet of his book can rope you in like a fireside tale.--The Durango Telegraph

Jack Loeffler's memoir traces not only his life as an adventurer and historian, but his life as an advocate for the Indigenous peoples of the western United States. A fascinating insight into his life, context, and work.--Rachel Haisley, The King's English, Reading the West Advocacy Award shortlist

Loeffler, a Southwestern original, serves up a memoir told with wolfish zest.--Gregory McNamee, 2019 Southwest Books of the Year

Over these pages, we relive Loeffler's life and learn why he might honestly come to the title of America's most interesting and thoughtful man.--Sean Prentiss, author of Finding Abbey: The Search for Edward Abbey and His Hidden Desert Grave

This memoir is at once a desideratum, a manifesto, a listener's guide to the Southwest, and a call to arms.--Journal of Folklore Research

Yes, heading into the wind can be hard work, but as Loeffler shows when meditating on such important issues, we must do better. . . . His dreams might not all be attainable, but as goals to aspire to, they give us excellent guidance.--Jemez Thunder

About the Author

Jack Loeffler is an aural historian, radio producer, writer, and musician. He lives in Santa Fe.