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3.73 AVERAGE
3.73 AVERAGE
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Beautifully written book that ties so many issues together. What starts off as tying a young woman's fear to the plight of the wolf eventually encompasses animal conservation, environmental and climate concerns, a mother's (both wolf and human) fear and protection, colonialism, racism, sexism and so much more.
It can be a little all over the place, the stories of the wolf pack and the author's own life not being told in anything resembling a linear fashion. However, I can see why that choice was made, unfolding with the themes she covers.
I definitely recommend.
It can be a little all over the place, the stories of the wolf pack and the author's own life not being told in anything resembling a linear fashion. However, I can see why that choice was made, unfolding with the themes she covers.
I definitely recommend.
informative
inspiring
sad
slow-paced
I agree with a lot of what people have said, this needed more wolf related content. It was interesting to hear her perspective on her life and about the wolves but I feel that the connection between the two was not well supported. I did learn some interesting stuff about the history of wolves and the writing was well done but it left me a bit disappointed in the comparison.
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Not what I was expecting; more a memoir than a meditation on "wolf, self, and the stories we tell about fear." Disappointing.
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Why would you title your book “Wolfish” and then spend most of the book talking about everything but wolves 😒
A fantastic book on how we experience and process fear, the stories we tell ourselves about it, and how it affects the world we live in. Beautiful, well researched.
I live in returning wolf country - my county has its first mated pair. And the hatred and fear-mongering are in full motion. Our sheriff has "given" permission for anyone who sees them to shoot them, despite being federally listed, and he will defend their right to do so. Other locals post misinformation about wolves. It's really an ugly thing to witness - humans intent on killing another animal simply because they exist.
I am well-read on the wolf recovery efforts in the West and Berry's book included a lot of information to educate readers. Her wolf as metaphor was strong sometimes but her memoir sections fell flat - honestly, I think she is too young to truly write a memoir take on events. What she did share was a stretch to include as wolfish behavior.
For those who wanted more wolf information, I encourage you to read Barry Lopez's Of Wolves and Men.
I am well-read on the wolf recovery efforts in the West and Berry's book included a lot of information to educate readers. Her wolf as metaphor was strong sometimes but her memoir sections fell flat - honestly, I think she is too young to truly write a memoir take on events. What she did share was a stretch to include as wolfish behavior.
For those who wanted more wolf information, I encourage you to read Barry Lopez's Of Wolves and Men.