“As one of Maine's pioneers of the land trust movement, Ben Emory's historical perspective in Sailor for the Wild is both enlightening and entertaining. Rather than a timeline of events, Emory brings the spirit and awareness of the love of place to his writing. It is this understanding, seasoned by a lifetime of sailing, that is the emotional push behind his years of dedication to land conservation. An admirable accomplishment and so nicely written.”

– Anthony Irving, Anthony Irving is President and Co-founder of EECOS (Ecological and Environmental Consulting Services, Inc.), in Lyme, CT. He is Chairman of the Eightmile River Wild & Scenic River Coordinating Committee; Member: Board of Directors: Lyme Land Conservation Trust, Preservation Chair;

" . . . a fantastic job of merging the personal and professional, factual and reflective, historical and contemporary."

– Janet Milne, Professor, VT Law School

"Got started and couldn't put it down! What shines through . . . is enthusiasm and pride in protecting beautiful lands."

– Michael Soudkup, retired Chief Scientist, National Park Service

"Your words . . . have really helped to drive home the importance of what we've done here."

– Richard Bard, Executive Director, Downeast Coastal Conservancy

“Your writings underscore the importance of cultivating and sustaining trust among people, organizations, and communities. Hopefully, many people around the country will read your book and realize that they can use it as a guide in their conservation pursuits.”

– Linda Hughes, former Executive Director, San Juan Preservation Trust (WA)

“I read your book three times. I really enjoyed the organization, writing style, and content. I developed a deeper understanding of the scope, sequence, commitment, and the extraordinary efforts required to conserve and protect the natural environment.”

– Milan Hill, Reader in Tennessee

"This collection of stories about (Ben Emory's) adventures on boats and in land conservation will resonate with who love this state and its coast."

– Maine Boats, Homes and Harbors

"A happy intersection of two passions, sailing and conservation, anchors Sailor for the Wild." Emory writes that Land for Maine's Future "is one of the most worthwhile conservation activities in which I have ever engaged and of which I am the proudest"

– Anne Berleant, The Weekly Packet

“You've got a great and significant story to tell. It will be wonderful for sailing enthusiasts and conservationists. It is also a story on the public policy side which you are uniquely qualified to tell and deserves a wide audience.”

– Rufus Lusk, III, retired Specialty publisher and Lutheran pastor, and Chesapeake sailor