The wisdom of wolves : lessons from the Sawtooth pack

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Title:

The wisdom of wolves : lessons from the Sawtooth pack

Author:

Dutcher, Jim, 1943- author.

Dutcher, Jamie, author.

Manfull, James, author.

Burns, Traber, narrator.

Mulligan, Kate, narrator.

Kenerly, Kevin, narrator.

Bekoff, Marc, writer of foreword.

Summary:

"From the world-famous couple who lived alongside a three-generation wolf pack, this book of inspiration, drawn from the wild, will fascinate animal and nature lovers alike. For six years Jim and Jamie Dutcher lived intimately with a pack of wolves, gaining their trust as no one has before. In this book the Dutchers reflect on the virtues they observed in wolf society and behavior. Each chapter exemplifies a principle, such as kindness, teamwork, playfulness, respect, curiosity, and compassion. Their heartfelt stories combine into a thought-provoking meditation on the values shared between the human and the animal world. Occasional photographs bring the wolves and their behaviors into absorbing focus"-- Provided by publisher.

General Note:

Title from web page.

Compact discs.

Edition:

Unabridged.

Physical Description:

4 audio discs (5 hr.) : CD audio, digital ; 4 3/4 in.

Genre:

Audiobooks.

Subject Term:

Gray wolf -- Behavior.

Social behavior in animals

Human-animal relationships.

Wildlife photography.

Geographic Term:

Sawtooth Wilderness (Idaho) -- Description and travel.

Author(s):

Publisher:

Blackstone Publishing,

Publication Date:

2018

ISBN:

9781982600426

9781982600419

Publication Information:

[Ashland, Oregon] : Blackstone Publishing, [2018]

Call Number:

CDB 599.77 DUTCHER

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From the world-famous couple who lived alongside a three-generation wolf pack, this book of inspiration, drawn from the wild, will fascinate animal and nature lovers alike.

For six years Jim and Jamie Dutcher lived intimately with a pack of wolves, gaining their trust as no one has before. In this book the Dutchers reflect on the virtues they observed in wolf society and behavior. Each chapter exemplifies a principle, such as kindness, teamwork, playfulness, respect, curiosity, and compassion. Their heartfelt stories combine into a thought-provoking meditation on the values shared between the human and the animal world.

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Library Journal Review

Should wolves be allowed to return to the former lands of their ancestors? For naturalists Jim and Jamie Dutcher, life with the wolves is fascinating. Each day, for numerous years of observations and research, they have followed the Sawtooth Pack in Idaho, learning amazing family values of pack behavior. This extensive research also leads to probing questions: Can humans and wolves peaceably coexist? Ranchers now occupy these areas and live uncomfortably with the animals, which are often viewed as the nightmares of fairy tales. The lessons the authors learn are surprising in that humans still have difficulty with these values. Previously, the couple has combined their talents into books such as The Hidden Lives of Wolves and the documentary, Wolves at our Door. In alternating chapters, the authors describe the inner lives of the Sawtooth Pack, especially in regards to trust, respect, curiosity, compassion, playfulness, unity, and loyalty-cherishing each moment and each individual. VERDICT An accessible book for nature lovers that imparts wisdom for humanity. For all readers in need of a reminder to be the best that they can be.-Teri Davis, Council Bluffs, IA © Copyright 2018. Library Journals LLC, a wholly owned subsidiary of Media Source, Inc. No redistribution permitted.