Double or Nothing

Experience the fascinating journey of Darcy Christensen in "Double or Nothing," a captivating biography published in 2011. Spanning 222 pages, this book chronicles Darcy's life, starting from his roots in Ocean Falls in 1929 to his adventures in the picturesque Bella Coola Valley and Anahim Lake on the Chilcotin Plateau. As one of the first white settlers in Central Coast and West Chilcotin, the Christensen family played a significant role in shaping the local community. Darcy's personal narrative is intertwined with the history of his family, including his maternal grandfather, John Clayton, who served as the last trading post factor for the Hudson's Bay Company in Bella Coola. After running the family general store in Anahim Lake for over thirty years, Darcy's adventurous spirit led him to the skies in the 1970s when he purchased a plane and took flying lessons. Join him on this remarkable ride filled with risk, resilience, and discovery.