Prescriptions from the Dock

Find laughter, quiet, and a little dockside therapy in these wise and whimsical reflections from Douglas Wood.

An old dock has a way of putting life in perspective. With loose boards beneath your feet, lake breezes in the air, and the occasional fishing boat passing by, the world begins to feel simpler, funnier, and a little more forgiving. In Prescriptions from the Dock, best-selling author Douglas Wood invites readers to discover the life lessons found at water’s edge, where humor, memory, and peace meet.

Through brief, memorable meditations and elegantly simple illustrations, Douglas shares wisdom for living well: sit still, read the skies, row your own boat, listen to loons, practice optimism, ponder still waters, and remember that every day in a beautiful place is a beautiful day. Some advice is tender, some practical, and some delightfully ridiculous—but each page offers a gentle reminder to slow down, laugh often, and notice what matters.

By turns playful, nostalgic, wise, and heartfelt, this inspiring book speaks to anglers, lake lovers, outdoor enthusiasts, and anyone who knows that time spent near water is never wasted. Its pages reveal how the simple rituals of docks, boats, fishing, and family can offer comfort, perspective, and joy.

A meaningful gift for lake-cabin families, nature lovers, spiritual seekers, and anyone in need of a smile, Prescriptions from the Dock is a heartfelt reminder that some of life’s best medicine can be found by watching the water, sharing a laugh, and letting nature’s beauty seep in.

Book Features:

• Meditative reflections that use docks, fishing, boats, and lake life as metaphors for humor, perspective, and inner peace
• Beautiful artwork that enhances the book’s warm and contemplative tone
• Short, uplifting entries ideal for mindful reading and daily contemplations
• Universal themes of simplicity, gratitude, optimism, and slowing down