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More dangerous park, less memoir, please.

Action Park: Fast Times, Wild Rides, and the Untold Story of America's Most Dangerous Amusement Park by Andy Mulvihill & Jake Rossen

October 23, 2023 by narfna Leave a Comment

30 Books in 30 Days, Vol. 3 Book 6/30 Action Park tells the story of the country’s most dangerous theme park, from the perspective of the son of the man who owned it. Gene Mulvihill wanted to provide a theme park that catered to people who didn’t want to passively experience things, but be the actor in the rides and attractions. His lax attitude towards safety standards and his strong belief that people had the right to endanger themselves meant injuries and near-drownings were the norm […]

Filed Under: Audiobooks, Non-Fiction Tagged With: #memoir, Action Park, amusement parks, Andy Mulvihill, Andy Mulvihill & Jake Rossen, audiobooks, Jake Rossen, non fiction

narfna's CBR15 Review No:109 · Genres: Audiobooks, Non-Fiction · Tags: #memoir, Action Park, amusement parks, Andy Mulvihill, Andy Mulvihill & Jake Rossen, audiobooks, Jake Rossen, non fiction ·
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