Hank Kohler

About the Author

Hank Kohler is an intrepid adventurer and storyteller whose life on the water has shaped his evocative narratives of exploration and resilience. Born with a paddle in hand, Kohler has traversed continents and climates, from the icy reaches of the Arctic to the sun-drenched swamps of the South, chronicling the profound connections between humanity and the natural world. His debut memoir, One4Water: Paddling North to Polar Bears, Then South to Alligators from the Same Starting Forty-Two Years Later, and This Time It Mattered, captures a remarkable forty-two-year odyssey that begins and ends at the same point, revealing how time, environment, and personal growth intertwine in unexpected ways. With a voice honed by decades of solitary journeys, Kohler invites readers to reflect on their own paths through his vivid, heartfelt prose.