Reviews
"Shares the ups and downs of his career, his inventions, research, and his experiences in exotic parts of the world – and is more than able to explain the technical aspects of geological, earth, and marine science in a clear, very readable manner."
--Reference & Research Book News
"An absolutely delightful read… his gentle wit shines from every page… read the book, and become a friend of a most remarkable man."
--AAPG Explorer
“This book is a wonderful present to society.”
--Sedimentary Record
“Shinn invites the reader along in a conversational, enthusiastic style… readers of Mr. Shinn’s autobiography are likely to be… charmed. It is to be hoped, for science’s sake, that he is not truly one of a kind.”
--The New York Times
“Highly readable book looks at some of the most important issues facing Florida and the world, explaining them in layman’s terms that draw a reader into the heart of the scientific debate.”
--Bay Soundings
"A must-read."
--Geologos
“Anyone interested in modern and ancient reef systems will find much to captivate them in Shinn’s entertaining memoir of his industrious and energetic life in sunshine and sea-water.”
--Canadian Field-Naturalist