Up a Creek, with a Paddle A how-not-to book, a record of paddling fiascos, leavened with some sociological reflections and thoughts on the purpose of life. Up a Creek, With a Paddle: Tales of Canoeing and Life is a how-not-to book, a record of paddling fiascos, leavened with some sociological reflections and the closest Loewen could come to ideas for a worthwhile life. Buy it new for less than $10If you visit the publisher and put in the code “Tales,” you get a 40% discount. Now it’s under $10 (plus shipping)!