Bretz's Flood: The Remarkable Story of a Rebel Geologist and the World's Greatest Flood by John Soennichsen

My rating: 4 of 5 stars

Great biography of Bretz. I love the scablands of Eastern Washington because they are such a fascinating geological landscape, but also because of the fascinating human story behind it. Bretz was lucky enough to live to see his theories proved right and accepted by the scientific community. The book does a wonderful job of presenting the details as Bretz found them so that you can see exactly how he unraveled the mystery.

Soennichsen does more than just explain Bretz's brilliant and controversial career. By the end of the book you have a great sense of his quirky and cranky (but ultimately kind) personality. Geologists, former students, and family members all weigh in.

Definitely an enjoyable read.

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