"Ever look inside and realize you'd frozen imagination, emotion and friendship in the face of risk? Doug's book "The Laugh of the Water Nymph" provides a key to the inner workings of mind and soul that so often escape us in our preoccupation with survival. Be courageous and explore the kinship and dreams of water while journeying though incredible mountain canyons and rivers. The book will be your guide to experiences far beyond anything you've ever read about or seen"

-Jeff Boyd- Banff emergency room MD, kayaker & climber

"Doug Ammons captures the wonder, excitement, fear, and grandeur of kayaking the world's rivers. The writing takes you into the waters of high adventure and the pictures will leave you awestruck. The Laugh of the Water Nymph is the perfect gift for all who dream of other places"

-Barbara Theroux- owner, Fact and Fiction, Missoula, MT

"Doug writes with beautiful imagery as he blends philosophical musings with incredible and exciting adventures from around the world"

-Josh Wagner-

"The story "Alive" was amazing and worth a movie by itself."

-John Bredar- top field producer for National Geographic Explorer.

"The best book on whitewater, period."

-Dave Manby- British expedition kayaker author of Many Rivers to Run