reviews of Grand Obsession:

"Of all the Grand Canyon books out there, this one stands alone as a classic work showcasing man and nature at their best." - Lynn Arave, The Deseret Morning News

"Butchart's risk-taking sometimes backfired. ("I guess I was just always cocky about playing it safe enough," he once said.) In 1955, a good friend drowned while joining him on a trek that involved river-riding on air mattresses - a tragedy that haunted Butchart the rest of his years. In 1969, Butchart was lucky to get out alive after a mishap with ropes left him stuck, dangling by his feet, alone and upside down, near the base of a cliff in a remote side canyon. Those are two of the book's most memorable stories, told in riveting detail." - Joe Hudson, The Denver Post

"Through Butchart's experiences, readers get a feel for how impressive, humbling, unforgiving and fascinating this place is. Read it." - Amy Maesta, Inside/Outside Southwest

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