True North - Hardcoverby Andrew J. Graff (Author) From the author of Raft of Stars comes a heartfelt novel of marriage and whitewater rafting, following one couple as they navigate the changing currents of family, community, and the river itself. As the summer of 1993 begins, Sam and Swami Brecht roll into town with a twenty six foot Winnebago camper van, their three young kids, and the deed to Woodchuck Rafting Company. Sam and Swami met as young, adventurous river guides