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REVIEWS
Welcome to the Reviews Room for Steve Longenecker's Wilderness Emergency Medical Aid Book For Kids (& Their Adults). Below are some of the things people are saying about Steve's book in the news.
April 5, 2006
Carolina Mountain Club's Lets Go E-News
Steve Longenecker, experienced mountain guide, outdoor educator, and WEMA (Wilderness Emergency Medical Aid) instructor, wrote the book with both teachers and students in mind. His original target was youth leaders, Scout leaders, camp counselors and anyone who is in a position where they can influence young people.
Steve lives in Asheville and works for Falling Creek Camp in Tuxedo, NC. He recently won the "Pioneers of Camping Award, a prestigious award from the American Camp Association. His book was written up in the April issue of Backpacker which gives it outdoor cred.
This WFA book describes basic techniques and has many "what if" situations. The drawings are helpful and humorous.It teaches children about "little cpr" - comfort, protection and reassurance and what he calls the big three - breathing, bleeding and bumped heads. Most important, it tells children that sometimes, when the adult around them is hurt, they are in charge.
The real secret is that books for children can be used by adults to learn
a new subject easily and quickly. You might want to read his book before
you take the standard WFA course. You can get the book from Amazon (of course)
or from Milestone Press. Danny Bernstein
