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Out of Harm's Way

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I truly loved this book. Staying up until midnight some nights reading, it kept me wanting to read on to the next chapter. After reading this book I have a whole new perspective on how animals are treated. It never occurred to me that animals take that big a blow during natural disasters. I sympathized with the mistreated animals, and laughed at the comical creatures. I would suggest this book to anyone, animal lover or not, it was a great book.

I truly loved this book. Staying up until midnight some nights reading, it kept me wanting to read on to the next chapter. After reading this book I have a whole new perspective on how animals are treated. It never occurred to me that animals take that big a blow during natural disasters. I sympathized with the mistreated animals, and laughed at the comical creatures. I would suggest this book to anyone, animal lover or not, it was a great book.

If you love animals you'll love this book. The stories are heartwarming. I laughed & cried all through the book. Terri is an amazing woman & her work continues with Noah's Wish. BR>Read the book and if it speaks to you like it did to me you will want to get involved in helping animals and their companion humans in times of disaster.

Because of a simple trapping tecnique Terri taught me in this book, after 2 years of trying, I FINALLY trapped a feral cat in my neighborhood. If you do rescue work, this book is for you.

HI I am 14 years old and have just finshed reading this book. "Out of Harms way" is A MUST for any animal lover. It tells of an amazing AWSOME lady named Terri Crisp also author. This book just amazes me at how much this women did with her liufe and how full it must feel to her. to keep it short though all i am going to say is YOU MUST READ THIS BOOK!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!! It is worth its weight in gold. when you open this book you can't put it down and each page will keep you intersted and amaze you even more than the page before. so READ THIS BOOK!!!!!!!!!

I'm a journalist reviewing about 5 books of this genre for an article and I do think this is the best one simply because of the strength of the authors' storytelling and the power of the actual facts she sets forth. Lots of personal insights, intimate detail, and remarkable rescues. This isn't a book that someone just wrote overnight and sold with a pretty cover and large font -- this is really a long, well thought-out, dramatically paced and engaging read. I couldn't put it down. If you have pets of your own, you'll find yourself getting all misty eyed when you read of Crisp's determination to run into forest fires just to rescue rabbits or kittens. The history she tells of her emergency rescue crew is also a remarkable one. What an amazing group of people. This book really shows you the best and worst that animals bring out in humans, on both the individual and communal level. Best of all, she doesn't get preachy or political about animal rights; she just wants you to take care of them as well as you can. She even includes a self-help/first aid guide at the back of the book for pet owners in case of a natural disaster.

Terri Crisp will carry one through every emotion imaginable as she tells of her many courageous rescues of animals during both nature and man-made disasters. There are numerous inspiring stories, but the most heartbreaking and disturbing are the ones which tell of owners leaving their pets behind - treating their pets as disposable items.

Ms. Crisp explains the tragic consequences of not being prepared for a disaster throughout the entire book. She also includes invaluable pet disaster kits and other information in order to prepare for a disaster.

This is one book that I could not put down until the last page was read. It's one that will be read and re-read.

If you care about companion animals, please please read. The content made me more aware of Animal needs during a disaster, and has inspired me to take a UAN/EARS training course that certifies a volunteer to help in the rescue effort of animals when disaster strikes (tornadoes, hurricanes, floods, earthquakes, etc.). This book reads like fiction and I could not put it down. I am buying several to give as gifts, as this book moved me beyond belief. I hope Ms. Crisp writes more books on Animal Rescue in natural disasters, her personal experiences, and how crucial volunteers are. Ms. Crisp focuses on the positive side of Emergency Animal Rescue for the animals that were left behind to fend for themselves. Great reading and extremely uplifting.

Being a teacher, I edit and review a lot. I found this to be one of the best 'content' stories I've ever read. It was very descriptive and introduced you to the world of saving our furry, fluffy and sometimes feathered friends. This story reminded me of growing up on our farm and brought me back to my many adventures as a child, working with animals. I laughed and cried in every chapter. I simply couldn't wait to go to bed everynight so I could read more. It was like a Daniel Steele, only without the romance. It was so good, it's convinced me to train this summer to be a volunteer in Minnesota. I'm very anxious and I'm so thankful for all she (and the other volunteers) have done for the animals that I love so much. I recommend it to everyone, reading it should be a prerequisite for anyone living in a potentially disasterous area. Bravo!

Exceptional Book. It tugs at your heart strings. The description of her work, the environment, its AS THOUGH YOU WERE THERE WITH HER, CHEERING HER ON, WORKING WITH HER..How can there possibly ever be a better book than this?

THIS IS THE FIRST OF ITS KIND in its genre.

BREATH-TAKINGLY written FROM THE HEART