Why read Dr. Beach's Survival Guide?

Book cover of Dr. Beach's Survival Guide: What You Need to Know About Sharks, Rip Currents and More Before Going in the Water

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Designed for beachgoers, this guide is filled with surprising information about how to avoid dangers both large and small while at the beach. Stephen Leatherman (otherwise known as Dr Beach) introduces the gamut of beach hazards, from sharks to rip currents to jellyfish, revealing which dangers should be of greatest…

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Nelson Rangel-Buitrago

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This book was written in the wake of the drowning of a young boy by a strong offshore current that pulled him out of the hands of his father. This Bostonian implored me to work to prevent this from happening to others, but at that time, beach communities did not even want signs to be posted to warn of rip currents for fear that it would result in loss of tourism.

While most people fear sharks in the wake of the Jaws series of movies, rip currents are the real killers. Yet they are often unrecognized by the public without…

From Nelson's list on The best books on how to keep your family safe on a beach vacation.