Wolf Nation: The Life, Death, and Return of Wild American Wolves (A Merloyd Lawrence Book)

Wolf Nation offers compelling environmental, scientific, political, and personal testimony as to the value to our world of wild wolves. Above all, the book strips away the negative myths and falsehoods about the wolf that have abounded through the centuries, replacing them with both up-to-date science and stories that support the reintroduction of this magnificent predator into the wild. Critics once derided the validity of Jane Goodall’s intimate and compassionate observations of chimpanzees. They were proven wrong. No doubt, the author of Wolf Nation will attract similar attacks—especially from those who cling to the fear-based notion of wolves as murderous beasts. One gift of this well-written book is that we see clearly the wolf as an animal with strong family bonds and pack loyalty. We also see how environments into which they are reintroduced begin to recover: soil erosion slows, trees and other plants begin to grow, rivers return to life, and ecological balance is restored. Bravo to Brenda Peterson for going deep into Wolf Nation and returning to share the science and stories that matter.--Marlene Blessing

My daughter had recommended this book to me, am so happy I went on Amazon & ordered it. Very well worth the read. Super informative & interesting. I have since passed it on to my sister, then she passed it on to her daughter-in-law, who then passed it on to her sister-in-law; it may end up going through our whole family (hahaha). Would highly recommend from mature young adult & up.

This is an interesting & well researched book about wolves by Brenda Peterson, writer and wildlife advocate. The history of wolves, our relationship to them, the controversy about their value, and recent scientific research about wolf behaviors and their role in balancing the wild ecosystem are told . I particularly enjoyed the stories of Brenda's personal experiences with wolves and the thought provoking chapter on "Wolf Music". Another favorite chapter of mine is about amazing wolf OR 7 , called "Journey", who safely survived travel of over 1200 miles , found a mate & established a family of his own.

A magnificent study of vast aspects of the relationship of man and his evolutionary brother and partner, the Wolf. Great gratitude to the author for a true work of the Heart, Mind and Spirit.

Interseting book and a tremendous amount of detail. Some parts could be summarized better. Very political subject with no right and wrong. Learnt a lot from this book and the issues that wolves both contribute and impact both plus and minus.

Este libro es una bonita reseña de como la opinión del publico de los Estados Unidos de Norteamérica ha cambiado gradualmente su opinión en torno a los lobos y su reintroducción en diferentes partes del país. Desde la opinión dominada casi exclusivamente por cazadores y ganaderos que no podían tolerar un lobo y como gradualmente aquellos que consideran que es posible la coexistencia de los lobos con el ganado, especialmente en las zonas de dominio público. Excelente libro muy recomendable

She is such a good writer! I was a few pages in and right away hooked and learning about so much I was unaware of. If you hate or love wolves this book is a good read to learn from.

A 300 year history of wolves in America and our relationships with wolves, “Wolf Nation” combines environmental history with science in unforgettable stories of individual animals. Peterson, a long-time activist, gives us hope for wolf recovery.

Peters makes a strong case of how engaging with, and learning from, nature can have a positive effect on our physical and psychological wellbeing, giving examples of the individuals, from school children to troubled adults, who have sought nature and the positive benefits that these encounters have brought them. She makes a strong narrative case of the interdependence of all living things, arguing how one species controls and supports others. She explains how we all play a role in protecting the world in which we live and the natural settings that surround us, arguing that no species can be eliminated without series consequences to other aspects of nature. This book makes the reader have all the feels and It’s a must read.

Honest factual shocking beautifully written a must for all wolf lovers

enjoyed reading it

Fascinating book which helps understand wolves so much more.