Some Endorsements of my work
Red Runs the Plains
"RED RUNS THE PLAINS" is a crackerjack story written by a craftsman at the top of his form. A young boy, orphaned by a massacre, grows to manhood among mountain men and warrior tribes. Along the way he learns the meaning of loyalty and courage, and joins in the fight against betrayal and treachery. A whirlwind of a tale that will keep you turning pages.
Matt Braun
Ty Fisher
"Ty Fisher and the Blood of the Mountain Men is a must read for any fan of old west fiction. The author has skillfully written this tale in the flowing vernacular of the mountain men and draws the reader right into the story with a tug that doesn't let go. A fast page turner that demands one keep reading as the laws of the mountain men demand satisfaction. A tour of the ways of the old west at its best. An excellent read from start to finish."
Sam Long
Author of Blade McAllister
www.winghavenwesterns.com
Simple Survival
"From the task of being prepared before stepping into the great outdoors, to dealing with the possibility of life-threatening instances while in the field. I can firmly resolve that this book (Simple Survival) is definately worth adding to your arsenal of knowledge as it could very well mean the difference between life and death.
James L. Bruner
WaterandWoods.net
Gary L. Benton has drawn on his own experience in the writing of this book and his years of training are reflected in the pages of Simple Survival. Gary has written one of the must-have books for anyone interested in the outdoors and I have no hesitation in recommending it.
John Egan
SurvivalistBooks.com
\ AUSTRALIA
“Gary Benton is a master wilderness survival expert; his writing is concise, easy to read, and offers something to everyone. Simple Survival is simply the one survival tool next to your compass that no outdoorsman should be without.”
Tom Rose
Editor and Administrator, Modern Sportsman
“Survival, by nature, is a subject that demands simplicity. Simple Survival is required reading for anyone that has even a passing interest in the outdoors.”
Kevin Rider
Editor and Administrator, Big Game Hunt
“Readable, easy to search, and highly useful for all outdoorsman, Simple Survival is one of three books I would want with me on a deserted island.”
Forrest Lee Horn
CAPTAIN, INF , USA (Retired/Disabled), Senior Associate, Paradigm Associates
“ Simple Survival is straightforward, delightfully humourous, factual, trustworthy and most importantly, understandable - something that many survival guides available today fail to be. It is a pleasure to read a book with a serious subject and learn so much in a user-friendly way.”
Andy Coleman
Owner, Ironclad Surplus, UK
“Gary Benton combines sound survival advice with a fun and engaging style of writing. His Simple Survival is illuminating for both novice outdoor enthusiasts and experienced wilderness users.”
Lucia Hyde
Editor, Wonderful West Virginia Magazine
“I consider myself very lucky to have had Gary Benton as my egress/ejection and survival instructor when I was in the United States Air Force in the mid 1970is. I personally know of at least four people who survived to fly another day due to his training. The sign of a true survival professional is one who keeps you alive and this man does it! Gary is no armchair survival expert, but a real hands on individual and this guide can make a serious difference in a life and death situation.”
Mark E. Zlotkowski
Major, USAF, Retired
Red Runs the Plains
For those who enjoy the mountain man era, W. R. Benton's book (Red Runs the Plains) is a must read. His chilling story of a young man's struggle to survive his family's brutal murders is hard to put down as you experience his capture and escape from Indians and subsequent adoption by fur traders. The boy exacts his revenge on the Snake and Blackfeet, but finds respect and honor in the camp of the Sioux.
Jean Henry
Novelist and photojournalist
Author, Escape on the Wind
Bubba's Dawg Might be a Redneck Endorsements
"I read Benton 's book, 'Bubba's Dawg Might be a Redneck' and found it very funny and entertaining. Gary has a style that reminds me of a blend of the intellectual qualities of Lewis Grizzard and the down home folksy humor of Earl Pitts. I see a best seller in this one..."
Frank Fraser (redneckw@comcast.net)
Publisher - Redneck World Magazine
Gary "Bubba Lee" is one of the funniest good ol' boys to ever write humor. His back slapping characters will keep you in stitches with their stories, fibs, and just plain lies. His book is better for what ails you than a cup of sassafras tea.
Sheila Moss - Humor Columnist
http://www.humorcolumnist.com
"Well, I have to say, I've rarely come across a title so fetching and the content made me think I was completely kin to these folks. Mercy, redneck dogs must be a Southern tradition and this funny writer is one to enjoy. He needs to be writing sit-coms for Hollywood ."
Susan Reinhardt
Author of "Not Tonight Honey Wait Til I'm a Size 6."
www.susanreinhardt.com
"The world should thank Gary Benton for putting on paper the world of the redneck. It's not likely this book will be used as a college textbook for an anthropology course on Rednecks, but that's the over-educated liberal elitist university system's loss and our gain. If you are not a redneck, buy this book and become edified. If you are a redneck, buy this book and be proud that someone has written YOUR biography (with appropriate name changes to protect the guilty and innocent)."
Ben Baker, redneck, author, dad, evangelist
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