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A review by meliaraastair
Into the Storm: Violent Tornadoes, Killer Hurricanes, and Death-Defying Adventures in Extreme Weather by Reed Timmer, Andrew Tilin
4.0
Reed Timmer grew up in Michigan but chose his college – the University of Oklahoma – primarily because of its location right in the epicenter of Tornado Alley. Always obsessed with science and weather, nothing gets Reed more fired up than the power of the sky. Reed tells his story – of finding his way storm chasing – while completing his bachelor’s…and masters…and eventually doctorate in meteorology.
I know there’s a lot of hate out there about this book – but 1, it’s Reed’s autobiography – so of course it is primarily about him, from his perspective. Also, I highly admire his passion to let nothing get in the way of him going after what he wants in life. While Reed is so passionate about the adrenaline rush of chasing down an awe-inspiring storm, he has a lot of knowledge (and time…and money…and ruined cars…) to back his passion. And, he is taking something he is so excited about and wants to turn his hobby into a way to give back to others – to increase scientific knowledge about what actually happens during a tornado to increase public safety and knowledge.
I’ll give this 8.5 of 10 for enjoyment! And 4.5 of 5 for meteorology. I lived in Cincinnati, Ohio in 1998 when an F5 tornado went through and I saw the devastation that these storms can cause. Living in Tornado Alley still now, I have some knowledge about these storms, but it is really fascinating how meteorologists still don’t seem to have a great idea when and where exactly these storms will form. I’m all for more knowledge being developed – they scare me so much! I enjoyed reading about what it truly is like to go chasing storms up and down thousands of miles of the Midwest, and I think you will too!
For more reviews, check out bedroopedbookworms.wordpress.com!
I know there’s a lot of hate out there about this book – but 1, it’s Reed’s autobiography – so of course it is primarily about him, from his perspective. Also, I highly admire his passion to let nothing get in the way of him going after what he wants in life. While Reed is so passionate about the adrenaline rush of chasing down an awe-inspiring storm, he has a lot of knowledge (and time…and money…and ruined cars…) to back his passion. And, he is taking something he is so excited about and wants to turn his hobby into a way to give back to others – to increase scientific knowledge about what actually happens during a tornado to increase public safety and knowledge.
I’ll give this 8.5 of 10 for enjoyment! And 4.5 of 5 for meteorology. I lived in Cincinnati, Ohio in 1998 when an F5 tornado went through and I saw the devastation that these storms can cause. Living in Tornado Alley still now, I have some knowledge about these storms, but it is really fascinating how meteorologists still don’t seem to have a great idea when and where exactly these storms will form. I’m all for more knowledge being developed – they scare me so much! I enjoyed reading about what it truly is like to go chasing storms up and down thousands of miles of the Midwest, and I think you will too!
For more reviews, check out bedroopedbookworms.wordpress.com!