Father's Day Gift Dilemma? Here's a Great Answer

As Father's Day approaches, millions of Americans will face that dreaded annual dilemma: what to get the man who doesn’t really need anything, or whose brain seems to go blank when he's asked for a gift suggestion. Well, take heart. Veteran national park ranger and author Jim Burnett has come to the rescue with an idea that's even more affordable—and a lot more comfortable—than another of those dreaded neckties.

(PRWEB) April 21, 2006 -- As Father's Day approaches, millions of Americans will face that dreaded annual dilemma: what to get the man who doesn't really need anything, or whose brain seems to go blank when he’s asked for a gift suggestion.

Well, take heart. Veteran national park ranger and author Jim Burnett has come to the rescue with an idea that's even more affordable—and a lot more comfortable—than another of those dreaded neckties. His popular book, "Hey Ranger! True Tales of Humor and Misadventure from America's National Parks" is a hilarious read that everyone from experienced outdoorsmen to armchair travelers will find both entertaining and informative.

The real-life characters in this book are everyday Americans—people we can all relate to—whose afternoon or weekend in the Great Outdoors just didn't turn out quite the way they had planned. "Hey Ranger!" uses a relaxed, anecdotal style and looks at the lighter side of life in the parks and as a ranger. Some of the characters in these true stories had a narrow escape, but everybody survived in the end, and the result is fun reading for anyone in the family.

Ray Sasser of The Dallas Morning News featured the book in a column, "Looking for a Good Read?" L.M. Sixel of the Houston Chronicle wrote, "Burnett...recounted the stories [from his career as a park ranger in his very funny book… I've nearly split my sides laughing at the encounters..."

Ron Epstein, Associate Publisher for the Good Sam Club (America's largest RV owner’s organization) notes, "Hey Ranger! is a collection of great stories that only a Ranger could have experienced. After 30 years in the field, I have a feeling there are many more, but Jim has selected the best of the best for all to enjoy."

This isn't just a book for guys, and it's finding wide appeal with readers all across the country. Burnett has been a guest on National Public Radio's "Talk of the Nation," ESPN radio's "The Outdoors Show," and numerous local radio and television programs.

Each chapter is a stand-alone story, so "Hey Ranger!" is a great choice for anyone with a busy schedule who has just a few minutes at a time for a fun reading break. Once they start, however, many readers report they couldn't wait to finish it.

More details about the book are available at http://www.heyranger.com. It's widely available from on-line booksellers and any full-service bookstore can order a copy if it's not already in stock. "Hey Ranger! True Tales of Humor and Misadventure from America's National Parks," ISBN 1-58979-191-6, Taylor Trade Publishing.

EDITORS and PRODUCERS: A complete media kit is available on request and the author is available for interviews.

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