River Class: A True Story of the Reckless American Youth

Sometimes the things most worth doing can cost us our lives. Craig Leibfreid finds this out first hand in the adventure-memoir RIVER CLASS: A TRUE STORY OF THE RECKLESS AMERICAN YOUTH. Whether at the hands of the river, or by psychedelic drugs, Craig goes through life wide-eyed, and white-knuckled searching for that someone who can tame him. After graduating high school, Craig begins experimenting with psychedelic drugs, and around that time he falls in love with long-time friend, Natalie. They take a vacation to Great Britain. After their return, Craig and Natalie part ways as they attend separate colleges, and Craig begins searching for the next high. After some traveling and experimenting with psychedelic drugs, Craig experiences the sport of whitewater kayaking, and is hooked for life. After a near death experience on the river, Craig becomes president of the Whitewater Paddling Club of West Virginia University. There he meets Katie Jones, a black-haired beauty from West Virginia, and takes Craig for a ride that almost costs him his life.