Brother Brian Thomas, Australian National Team Coach
So, what does a left-handed neophyte female thrower bring to the sport? A marvellous book that is fresh in its approach. It is hard bound and full of beautiful clear photos, as well as being highly readable. It gives a comprehensive look at the major parties involved in the sport in the USA today, and is up to date. It even has Adam Ruhf's last Endurance effort.
It is not a book that analyses shapes and designs and flaps and weights, but it does analyse the people and what makes them tick. We experience their philosophies on boomerang throwing. It certainly helps you realize why the USA is such a force in the boomerang world these days.
One chapter deals with overseas throwers. Another great glimpse at these people. Those outside the USA are only sorry she hasn't given more coverage to more overseas personalities. Maybe one day she will. It is full of information for the modern day enthusiast with such things as magazines and internet sources. This is a real must for boomerang collectors.
It is a near-perfect book. I would say the weakest chapter (and it is only made up of one page) is Making Your Own Boomerang. This could have been clearer and diagrams would definitely have helped. But don't let it worry you, since most of you readers out there already know how to make a boomerang!
Catchy poems (mostly by Bud Pell) are spread throughout the book, too.
If you are looking for a good present for someone, then this book is it.
