Facing the Big Hairy Monkey-Thing: Searching for Sasquatch in the Real World

by Jim Sherman, Haley Sherman (Illustrator), Geoff Wickersham (Editor)

This is a book by first-time author Jim Sherman, a researcher with the BFRO. The story begins by discussing why one might get involved in searching for something that is not supposed to exist and then describes an incident that greatly influenced his life and scared him out of the woods for years. The story then goes on to trace how he decided to face the fear head on and go on a Bigfoot expedition. Yes, there are Bigfoot expeditions. This expedition was the start of a series of strange and sometimes creepy experiences that led him to become an investigator with the BFRO, lead expeditions of his own into the woods, and come across some interesting and mostly really cool people along the way. He began to notice some patterns in possible Sasquatch behavior, amassed a collection of possible Sasquatch audio recordings, appeared on television and an expert witness, assisted with the production of Animal Planet's Finding Bigfoot multiple times and has been a featured speaker at numerous Sasquatch and cryptid conferences.

This book tries to open up discussion about the possibility of Sasquatch using as much science and data collection as possible. While the jury is still out on the subject, this story is at least entertaining and something different for people who are interested in what might be out there.

119 pages, Kindle Edition

Published December 15, 2015

Reviews

[Trevor · Rating 5 out of 5]

Besides the horrible formatting and spelling errors on the kindle edition this is a great level headed, scientifically based, introduction on the Sasquatch phenomenon. I really enjoyed finally getting to read about Mr.Shermans Bigfoot stories and his true thoughts on the subject. Mr.Sherman if you’re reading this and still do expeditions please post about them I’d love to attend one!

[John · Rating 5 out of 5]

This is a great introductory book on Sasquatch exploration and the author comes across as very credible and down to earth. The field is full of arrogance but Jim Sherman’s attitude is very refreshing. I would recommend anything written by him.

[Dow Jones · Rating 4 out of 5]

I want to preface this by stating that I read it on my Kindle Voyage. there were weird formatting issues and quite a lot of typos.

Other than that, Jim approached the subject in a way that appeals to Bigfoot enthusiasts and those who may just be getting interested in the subject. he doesn't belabor any historical accounts or go overboard in scientific terminology. it's colloquial and easy to read.

the eyewitness accounts are interesting. the expedition anecdotes are fun and humorous. I enjoyed Jim's enthusiasm and the way he presents his findings and beliefs is in direct correlation with the way, I assume, that he teaches.

Enjoyable, well-written, and worthy of a follow-up.