“My introduction to these always-captivating stories came as a kid. Tales of hunting buddies trapped in the clutches of mother bears, told so vividly that 30 years later, I can still picture them. Bill took my sage adolescent advice to extend the storytelling beyond the Gonce dinner table, and I couldn’t be more pleased. I look forward to revisiting these stories, sharing them with my kids, and tucking this book on the shelf- right between my husband’s guide on Why Pilots Die and my own How to Not Get Eaten. Perhaps we’ll all live a little longer, a little wiser and a bit more adventurously through each other’s experiences.”

“I have known Bill for many years and find him to be a man of great moral character! We share a deep passion for our hunting and fishing adventures together. The best part of these adventures is the unexpected entertainment that he provides to me!”

“I’ve known Bill since we were young kids in Southern California… shared many outdoor adventures together. I’m glad he was there to shoot the grizzly off the top of me, and had a steady hand to shoot straight.”

“I first met Bill Gonce in Haines, Alaska in 1974. His sister was married to a good friend of mine, and Bill became a good friend also. I had first-hand knowledge of some of the episodes in this book, and reading about them again is just like stiing around campfire and listening to Bill tell them for the first. 18 Lives and Counting is a good read.”