All the feedback I've received so far from readers of 75 Search and Rescue Stories has been great. Here are a few excerpts from ones available online:
From a book review by author Jules Harrell in the Mountain Rescue Association quarterly publication Meridian:
"Shaun Roundy, a Utah County search and rescue professional, writes poignantly about the many events he’s participated in, by foot, sled, motorcycle, ski, rope, ATV, boat, belly (in the caves) and underwater diving for body parts. Shaun is the kind of guy you just want to hang out with and swap stories, knowing that by the end of the evening he’ll be still telling more while you are quietly listening, in awe of his experience...If you don’t have a copy of 75 Search and Rescue Stories in the mail to your address right now, I highly recommend you get one. This is the best rescue book by far that I’ve ever read."
From Amazon.com:
5.0 out of 5 stars Inspiring and fascinating, July 30, 2011 by Baird
This book is well worth twice the price charged, especially given that part of the proceeds are donated to SAR. Divided into quick, engrossing chapters that each tell the story of a SAR operation, it's immensely readable. Some stories will make you laugh, some will leave you in awe. Shaun Roundy has a fast-paced, light-hearted writing style that never bogs down. Everyone in Utah County should read this before heading to the mountains or the lake; maybe then we'd have fewer people getting ledged out on a cliff in a t-shirt with no gear every month.
I have never required the assistance of SAR, but my brother did, and some these stories seriously brought tears of gratitude to my eyes. Anyone considering volunteering for SAR or something similar (working at a mountain resort, national park, or similar) should definitely read this first to get a feel for what they might be facing and to understand the mindset required.
If you stumbled across this book and are wondering whether to buy it: I promise you will not regret the purchase. It's a book I'll proudly display on my shelf for years to come. The selfless sacrifice SAR volunteers undertake is nothing short of inspiring, and this book is an easy and fun way to learn more about SAR and support it at the same time.
5.0 out of 5 stars AWESOME book, one of a kind!, July 18, 2011 by P. Burns
Once I started reading this book, it seemed like an injustice to put it down!
Waiting inside were the tales of desperate victims, anxious heroes and the land they challenged which threatened to steal their lives! The heartfelt stories of love, loss, hope and failure kept me enthralled as I experienced the thrill of success, the tearful suffering of the hopeless and the exhilaration of the search.
This is a heart pounding, tear jerking, hooraah eliciting collection of stories of amazing volunteers whose quest is simply to help those in need.
Others tell me that they thoroughly enjoy it and fellow rescuers say they appreciate the reminder of rescue memories and that they identify with the ideas I express. I'd love to hear what you think! Order yours now from 75 Search and Rescue Stories
So very cool! I’m looking forward to reading it!!