Books
Bush Pilot in Diamond Country
In this true and compelling autobiography by one of the few surviving bush-pilots that flew this territory, Donald Haack in his own words brings vividly to life a rags to riches story of a primitive land, diamonds and secrets, treacherous rivers and airplane crashes, and fortunes made and lost.
Winner of the 2005 POW! Award.
A Light on the Runway
In 1955 Janet Haack flew off from Wisconsin with her new husband, Don, in their two-seater Piper Super Cub named “Grasshopper.” Headed
for British Guiana, South America, they would set up a diamond-mining operation & their home in the wilds along the Ireng River
Diamond Safari
Continuing the adventures of Bush Pilot in Diamond Country, Don’s new book, Diamond Safari, is a book of both triumph and tragedy and the ever-present lure of diamonds for Haack and the men who lived, flew and mined diamonds beside him.
Diamonds 'neath My Wings
Diamonds ‘neath My Wings, the third book of the Trilogy on Guyana... melding sophisticated New York investors with the realities of a charter plane business in primitive and uncharted territory of the Lost World.
Testimonials
"I met Don Haack on a single occasion and he kept calling me Marlon, so you can understand how delighted I was for the opportunity to trash his book. I can't. It’s a barn-burner of an adventure story— fast paced and colorful. It’s a terrific read."
Paul Newman
"A great story about a daring young couple who sought their fortunes diamond hunting in the rugged mountain country of South America."
Hugh L. McColl, Jr., Former CEO, Bank of America
“I’ve know Don for 25 years and I was aware he’d lived two lives. I was stunned to learn how dramatically different— almost a Clark Kent vs Superman. Fascinating”
Ed Crutchfield, Former CEO, First Union (Wachovia)
