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You are learning to be a Master Naturalist.
You are writing a book about your summer in Yellowstone Park.
You recently read White Fang for your Classics Club challenge.
Your husband tells you about a book he heard about on tv.
Your online book group is reading the book.
Sometimes the universe sends it all out there to you, and you feel compelled to pick up a book you thought you had no interest in. I thought I had no interest in wolves. I do now.
American Wolf is the story of O-six, a fascinating alph ...more
You are writing a book about your summer in Yellowstone Park.
You recently read White Fang for your Classics Club challenge.
Your husband tells you about a book he heard about on tv.
Your online book group is reading the book.
Sometimes the universe sends it all out there to you, and you feel compelled to pick up a book you thought you had no interest in. I thought I had no interest in wolves. I do now.
American Wolf is the story of O-six, a fascinating alph ...more
Makes you think about our relationship with the American West and its wildlife. It's a balanced chronicle of one wolf pack in Yellowstone. The scene where Blakeslee describes the pack mourning for O-Six is hauntingly beautiful and makes you think how humans and wolves share similar characteristics.
“But wolves, Rick felt, were more like humans than they were given credit for, in their tribal ways and territoriality; in their tendency to mate for life; and in the way male wolves provided food and ...more
“But wolves, Rick felt, were more like humans than they were given credit for, in their tribal ways and territoriality; in their tendency to mate for life; and in the way male wolves provided food and ...more
I never would have read this book if it hadn't been a PBS News Hour/ New York Times Now Read This book selection. I enjoyed getting to know the wolves of Yellowstone and those who made them their life mission. Fascinating animals and some great story telling made this book a great read. Interesting politics surrounding wolves who were introduced in 1995 and made a big impact.
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Sep 14, 2017
Terri
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Nov 18, 2018
TR Ryan
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Janet
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