The Wisdom of Wolves

Posted on 20 September 2018 by Jim Dutcher

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. New Download eBook The Wisdom of Wolves by Jim Dutcher – kino-fada.fr Your reaction of this book will depend on what you are looking for First, obviously you have to have an interest in wolves, which I do, and second if you are looking for a book about wolves in the wild, this one will not appeal For me, it was exactly what I was looking for, a controlled environment that allowed the Dutchers a first hand look at wolf behavior Each chapter is preceded by a photo, by books end all the wolves in their orbit were shown Beautiful animals Not only did I get to see Your reaction of this book will depend on what you are looking for First, obviously you have to have an interest in wolves, which I do, and second if you are looking for a book about wolves in the wild, this one will not appeal For me, it was exactly what I was looking for, a controlled environment that al...Only by seeing wolves as they are, as neither demon or deity but as creatures worthy of our admiration will we find tolerance within our own human character If you are familiar and a fan of wolves, there are no revelations her...There had been a debate raging in the US starting in the 1970s about reintroducing wolves into Yellowstone and other national parks Historically, wolves have been one of the most vilified animals on the planet, a dangerous even evil predator How often, for example, are mass murderers called lone wolves It ...Simply incredible Find this review and an interview with the authors at Forever Lost in Literature For six years, Jim and Jamie Dutcher lived on the perimeter of Idaho s Sawtooth Wilderness with a pack of wolves known as the Sawtooth pack in order to observe the movements, behavior, and social lives of wolves The couple gained the trust of the wolves and used their studies to share the beauty and significance of wolves amidst the prevalence of much rising anti wolf sentiment and negative image Simply incredible Find this review and an interview with the authors at Forever Lost in Literature For six years, Jim and Jamie Dutcher lived on the perimeter of Idaho s Sawtooth Wilderness with a pack of wolves known as the Sawtooth pack in order to observe the movements, behavior, and social lives of wolves The couple gained the trust of the wolves and used their studies to share the beauty and significance of wolves amidst the prevalence of much rising anti wolf sentiment and negative imagery often associated with wolves In their book, The Wisdom of Wolves, Jim and Jamie share the many important lessons and values they learned from wolves while observing them in their daily lives.I have a very special relationship the work of Jim and Jamie Dutcher and the Sawtooth pack, as I grew up with a mother and grandmother who both love wolves and supported their work When I saw this book, I knew I had to read it, and I am so grateful that ...A Great Book that Makes the Most of a World that No Longer Holds a Place for WolvesWolves are beautiful, right They represent freedom, and look great while howling on a T shirt, right Of course they are, but unfortunately, we live in a world hostile to wolves We get along with deer, and squirrels, and most of the time bigger herbivores like moose, but wolves and humans do not get along.They roam only small sections of the United States When they escape their enclosures, there is conflict.Jim A Great Book that Makes the Most of a World that No Longer Holds a Place for WolvesWolves are beautiful, right They represent freedom, and look great while howling on a T shirt, right Of course they are, but unfortunately, we live in a world hostile to wolves We get along with deer, and squirrels, and most of the time bigger herbivores like moose, but wolves and humans do not get along.They roam only small sections of the United States When they escape their enclosures, there is conflict.Jim Dutcher and Jamie Dutcher do their best to capture wolves lives, and have done it by making an artificial enclosure, and then living amongst their semi wild wolves, as they live a semi wild life.This is not pure real life the Dutchers are present with their wolves since they are pups, and bring their wolves food These are not purely wild wolves.But it...It took me awhile to appreciate the work of Jim and Jody Dutcher I did not understand the value of a setting where humans and wolves lived in close proximity It seemed that their observations would be contaminated What was not clear to me was that in living close to the wolves, they came to understand the values, think...Love me a good animal book The at times breathless writing holds this back a bit, but it s still fun and informative.I enjoyed reading about the Sawtooth pack and how wolves work as a family unit and team.I had a difficult time deciding how to review this book Parts of it were really good but I had a difficult time with the premise and that kept me from loving this book In this review I will explain what I liked about the book and what problems I had and anyone who read the review can decide for themselves which side of the fence they fall on Do the pros outweigh the cons I m still not sure Hence the middle of the road, 3 star rating This book provides a lot of insight into wolves how they I had a difficult time deciding how to review this book Parts of it were really good but I had a difficult time with the premise and that kept me from loving this book In this review I will explain what I liked about the book and what problems I had and anyone who read the review can decide for themselves which side of the fence they fall on Do the pros outweigh the cons I m still not sure Henc...Well, I m not sure how to rate this I live in North Idaho and like alot of people, I love wolves I thought it d be a pretty interesting read since it s pretty close to where I live, but I have mixed feelings about this book First of all this is not a book about wild wolves It is a somewhat man made wolf pack in a large area of enclosed land, for the purpose of their study documentary The couple Jamie Jim lives in this land with the wolves and besides providing road kill, the couple claims Well, I m not sure how to rate this I live in North Idaho and like alot of people, I love wolves I thought it d be a pretty interesting read since it s pretty close to where I live, but I have mixed feelings about this book First of all this is not a book about wild wolves It is a somewhat man made wolf pack in a large area of enclosed land, for the purpose of their study documentary The couple Jamie Jim lives in this land with the wolves and besides providing road kill, the couple claims to be non invasive But their actions tell me otherwise When a female digs her den and has her pups, it s talked of how this den is sacred, not even any of the other members of th...

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20 September 2018

Jim Dutcher