Brandon’s Books
Writing is the gateway to breaking through my endless thought stream and making sense of the world within my mind. With pen in hand I mold the substance of my mind into the structures of my life. — Brandon
Cursing at Mountains
Kowallis’ tale serves up much wisdom on facing tough realities and does so in pithy, down-to-earth prose. He embeds the advice in a cracker-jack adventure story that situates Chris in gripping jams that mirror his psychological travails. The result is a page-turner that challenges readers to think more creatively about how to solve problems in their own lives.
— Kirkus Reviews


Fragile Frontiers
By using exquisite photography along with a wonderfully figurative narrative, Brandon Kowallis accomplishes the difficult task of capturing both the breath-taking beauty and exhilaration of exploration in America’s mountain west caves.
— Hazel Barton, featured microbiologist on the Imax film “Journey into Amazing Caves”
This book’s narrative captures the sense and feel of exploration on the edge of a deep, alpine cave while the accompanying photos beautifully illustrate the hidden treasures that drive cavers to risk the cold, dark reaches of the earth.
— Paul Burger, author of “Cave Exploring: The Definitive Guide to Caving Technique, Safety, Gear, and Trip Leadership”
A book that explores the concepts of letting go, repairing past damage, honest self-assessment, ego, and growth through pain. Any person with a high – pressure job, difficulties at home, and feeling disjointed in life, this book is a great addition to your toolkit of betterment.
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