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UGGGHHHH. I just saw that the family did not consent to having their names and stories being put into a book; that there are factual errors about Jacob Gray. Bummer to read that. the author made it sound like he was going to remain best friends with Randy Gray after this experience. I originally rated this as 3 stars but going to put it down a star because of this.
(ORIGNAL POST: I picked up this book because I have been fascinated by stories of missing people in the wilderness. I love the outdoors. I hike, raft, jog, camp, and will do anything outdoors when I have the chance. Through the years, I have read articles about the missing jogger, the missing bicyclist, hikers, etc. All on or near public lands. For women, you have to think about whether there are men who are preying on them in the outdoors. In general, you have to think about whether someone had experience in the area, did they lose the trail, did they take a wrong turn, did they fall, etc. The main story focused on a young man who was going on bike tour, and his bike was found leaning on a tree with all of his stuff still in the bike. His father sold his house and gave up his life to search for his son. It was a heartbreaking story, to read about the dedication in his searching, but also the way he ignored the very real possibility that his sone was dead, he spoke of him in the present tense for so long. So many families can't do what this man did and they have to live with the fact that they do not know where their son, daughter, family member is. Something that is so clear after reading this book is that there is not a good database for missing people, there needs to be a better collaboration and response from various agencies to find someone when they first go missing. Another issue that came to light is how people have to deal with psychics and conspiracy theorists coming out of the woodwork and bothering the family with nonsense when they are dealing with their grief and trying to search for their loved one and then eventually trying to deal with the ever present grief that remains when they cannot find their loved one. Some of the stories of missing people also seemed to focus on men who wanted to get away from society and wanted to have a religious/spiritual experience, but ended getting lost and/or dying. In the end, people underestimate the outdoors and nature. they don't bring enough clothing, water, food, etc. They don't keep track of the trail, and what direction they were walking. Overall, an interesting book, although it did meander a bit and sometimes I had to reread to make sure I didn't miss something when the author jumped to a new missing person story. I still found it interesting.)
(ORIGNAL POST: I picked up this book because I have been fascinated by stories of missing people in the wilderness. I love the outdoors. I hike, raft, jog, camp, and will do anything outdoors when I have the chance. Through the years, I have read articles about the missing jogger, the missing bicyclist, hikers, etc. All on or near public lands. For women, you have to think about whether there are men who are preying on them in the outdoors. In general, you have to think about whether someone had experience in the area, did they lose the trail, did they take a wrong turn, did they fall, etc. The main story focused on a young man who was going on bike tour, and his bike was found leaning on a tree with all of his stuff still in the bike. His father sold his house and gave up his life to search for his son. It was a heartbreaking story, to read about the dedication in his searching, but also the way he ignored the very real possibility that his sone was dead, he spoke of him in the present tense for so long. So many families can't do what this man did and they have to live with the fact that they do not know where their son, daughter, family member is. Something that is so clear after reading this book is that there is not a good database for missing people, there needs to be a better collaboration and response from various agencies to find someone when they first go missing. Another issue that came to light is how people have to deal with psychics and conspiracy theorists coming out of the woodwork and bothering the family with nonsense when they are dealing with their grief and trying to search for their loved one and then eventually trying to deal with the ever present grief that remains when they cannot find their loved one. Some of the stories of missing people also seemed to focus on men who wanted to get away from society and wanted to have a religious/spiritual experience, but ended getting lost and/or dying. In the end, people underestimate the outdoors and nature. they don't bring enough clothing, water, food, etc. They don't keep track of the trail, and what direction they were walking. Overall, an interesting book, although it did meander a bit and sometimes I had to reread to make sure I didn't miss something when the author jumped to a new missing person story. I still found it interesting.)