'Once in a great while a book comes along that combines masterful storytelling, riveting adventure, charismatic characters, and meaningful messages that will continue to haunt you long after the last page is turned. For me, Treasures, Shipwrecks and the Dawn of Red Sea Diving is that book.'-- Sylvia Earle, Oceanographer, Founder of Mission Blue (from the Foreword).
'This is a fascinating story and one well told.'- Divernet.
'Like a series of well-told, deco beer anecdotes but with a lot more depth, a lot less beer, and many more interesting characters than the average post-dive stories.... A very satisfying read - anybody who's been scuba diving in the Red Sea will enjoy it'-- DIVE magazine.
'Endlessly entertaining... A vivid memoir packed with characters and anecdotes.'-- SCUBA magazine.
'For anyone passionate about scuba diving, underwater exploration, or simply a well-told adventure, Howard Rosenstein's memoir is a must-read.'- Inside Scuba.
'A great book... adventure, history, politics, discovery. It's all there and more... Howard has lived an amazing life... his celebrity/ legend list is second to none and if you have been to the Red Sea and think you know it, think again.'- Scubaverse.
'A gripping tale.'-- Undercurrent.
'A rollicking fun tale... scuba divers worldwide are indebted to them'-- Kathy Sullivan, history-making astronaut and oceanographer.
'A fascinating story. Howard's diving life took him from ancient history, to being among the first to see sharks mate in the wild, to world politics as his pioneering efforts helped make the wonders of the Red Sea available to divers from around the world.'-- Marty Snyderman, underwater photographer, author and photojournalist.
'Howard Rosenstein had a dream that he made a reality - he built, and they came.'-- David Doubilet (from the Foreword).
'A captivating voyage through the exotic wonders of the Middle East, above in the Sinai desert and beneath the cobalt blue waters of the fabled Red Sea. His ability to traverse cultures and disciplines while remaining true to his vision is inspiring. This book records one man's adventures pioneering scuba diving during high politics in the Middle East and is a testament to the transformative power of curiosity, determination, love for the ocean and the desert, and respect for the world around us. I urge you to pick up a copy and embark on this thrilling journey'-- Amos Nachoum, award wining nature photographer and diving travel pioneer, BigAnimals.com
