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About Boomerangs, America's Silent Sport

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This is a marvelous book for either the uninitiated or for the veteran boomeranger. I knew almost nothing about them, but I wanted to buy one for my son. I obtained the boomerang and the book at the same time, and I was delighted with Sagert's approach. She not only gives practical instruction in the sport of throwing boomerangs, she combines this with a full history of the device, and she also links it with culture and society. A great collection of photographs and oversized format make this a perfect all-in-one volume for anyone with even the most casual interest. Most surprising is the fact that Sagert is not herself a competitive boomeranger. Her observations are objective and designed to be accessible and entertaining. This is an unique volume, in short, one that is sure to please as a gift or for personal pleasure. In fact, most people will want more than one copy, I'm sure, after they see their first disappearing under the arm of some thrower who strives to perfect the discipline of boomeranging

'Bout Boomerangs, America's Silent Sport: History, Heroes and How to
by Kelly B. Sagert

I found that Kelly's book offers a unique presentation of information coupled with a fresh, new twist to writing styles.
She has managed to provide interesting facts and data about boomerangs in such a way as to make the reader feel that he or she is involved in a conversation with the author.

The reader is mentally taken back in time to experience the thrill of the primitive boomerang hunt, as well as being able to understand the challenge of modern day competition.

I've rarely come across non-fiction books of this type that have accomplished the task of making me feel as though I was being told an interesting story while learning about a subject that is new to me.

I anxiously await future books written by Ms. Sagert

This book is mainly about people who throw boomerangs as a sport. I was hoping that
it had more to do about boomerangs. It does have a chapter with pictures of
boomerangs as art.
So don't buy this book if you only want to learn how to make boomerangs, or want
a history of them from different cultures.