YELLOWSTONE SUMMER is a true story as best can be remembered by the author, Hal Newsom. It took place in 1950. He has compiled many of the amusing incidents that occurred in the in the Park while he worked at the soda fountain at Old Faithful. If you have ever spent any time around a summer camp or park you will be entertained on page after page. If you haven't, you are in for a treat. Some have called it a wonderful escape into a world of college kids who are responsible workers but have a fling of freedom in their spare time. The story is also a quick review of the history of the Park and information about the animals that reside there. You'll enjoy the bear encounters and the funny happenings at the ranger talks. It's also a love story. Hal met his future wife that summer. They worked together as soda jerks. He came from Chicago. She from Seattle. They now live in Seattle and have been married 55 years. They returned to the Park when he retired at the age of 60 and the significant changes are highlighted in the closing pages of the book. Yellowstone Summer is a book you'll pass along to friends. There's a laugh on every page and your friends will "thank you" for opening up a fresh look at an accomplished writer. Incidentally, the author has generously designated all proceeds of the book to the work of the Yellowstone Park Foundation. Happy reading.