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 more than 20 years, Jim and Jamie Dutcher have been documenting wolf behavior. For six years they lived in a camp near Idaho's Sawtooth Wilderness, intimately observing a three-generation wolf pack. Their unprecedented experiences resulted in prime-time documentaries that won three Emmys. They live in Ketchum, Idaho.
"The Dutchers' captivating account reveals wolves as emotionally intelligent creatures capable of empathy, compassion, apology, encouragement and forgiveness. Perhaps learning and observing wolves can make us better humans. If nothing else, this book will have you YouTube-ing "awesome wolf pack howl," and hopefully it'll ignite a passion to save their habitat so they can have thriving families, too." -Esquire
"Dutcher et al. followed one pack of wolves over several years
to examine our assumed role as stewards of the world from a new,
but also ancient angle." -RealClear Life "Writing in
alternate chapters in "The Wisdom of Wolves," Jim and Jamie look
back on their experiences and make a heartfelt plea for smarter and
kinder treatment of these majestic animals."
-The Washington Post "The long-time wolf advocates want to
see wolves understood in a new way, because, as the Dutchers write
in their book, "As it happens, many of the qualities that make a
wolf successful at being a wolf also represent the best in human
nature." --Mother Nature Network
"The Dutchers' captivating account reveals wolves as emotionally
intelligent creatures capable of empathy, compassion, apology,
encouragement and forgiveness. Perhaps learning and observing
wolves can make us better humans. If nothing else, this book will
have you YouTube-ing "awesome wolf pack howl," and hopefully it'll
ignite a passion to save their habitat so they can have thriving
families, too." --Esquire "Through the stories and life
lessons in the book--which also features black-and-white
photography from the Dutchers' time with the wolves--the couple
hopes readers can get a better picture of wolves and glean some of
the wisdom they imparted to the Dutchers."--Idaho Mountain
Express
"The authors challenge the cultural perception of wolves as
ruthless with more positive stories of wolf behavior...sharing
stories as if they were doting grandparents. This optimistic
expression of faith in the everyday wisdom of wolf and humankind
alike shows the wolves as a reflection of the best in humans."
-Publishers Weekly
"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." -Library Journal "Those who read this book
will have a greater understanding of these charismatic animals (who
share an ancestor with our domestic dogs), and, it is hoped, will
be inspired to become active stewards of the wild world." -The
Bark "This book could not be more welcome, both as inspiration
and educational tool, at this time of great uncertainty for
America's wolves." -Endangered Species Coalition blog "I
found each chapter so enlightening and meaningful, and I feel as
though I learned more about life from this short book than I have
in a long time." -Forever Lost in Literature "Jim and Jamie Dutcher
offer a rare and insightful view into the hidden lives of wolves.
Though this species is often misunderstood, these remarkable
animals have much to teach us if we will take the time to
learn."--Robert Redford
"There is only one way to really understand animal behaviour, and
that is to spend months and months patiently observing and learning
not just about them, but from them. As I did with the chimpanzees.
And Jim and Jamie Dutcher have done just that, living for years
with the wolves of the Sawtooth Pack in a tented camp in the Idaho
wild. In this compelling book they share with us the insights
gained by hours and hours of study, providing us with a window
through which we can learn about the world of a family of wolves.
If you ever doubted that wolves have rich emotional lives those
doubts will be swept away as you read about the close bonds between
the members of this pack, how they care for each other, and how
they cooperate. In many ways they are like us: clearly they
experience emotions of joy and grief and suffering just as we do.
They are so intelligent, so in harmony with the natural world that
they have much to teach us. How tragic that the wolf, ancestor of
the domestic dogs with whom we share our lives, is so
misunderstood. I believe that this book, so compelling in its
authenticity, will help you understand why I feel shocked and
saddened by the way that wolves are misunderstood and persecuted.
And you will, I am sure, want to join the fight to protect
them."--Jane Goodall"The Dutchers have ended up producing
one of the most intimate portraits ever made of the North American
gray wolf. Though it has taken years, their study of the Sawtooth
pack has proven deeply insightful, with riveting stories and
stunning photography. This is a body of work that will stand the
test of time."--Joel Sartore, National Geographic fellow and
founder of the Photo Ark "Wolves are both the most hated and
best loved animal in North America. That is partly because we don't
know them. We make them a character in our own cartoon--villain or
savior. Wolves really are--as this book explains so
beautifully--complex, devoted, loyal, and yes sometimes fierce
creatures. In them it is easy to see ourselves reflected, because
wolves are more like us in their approach to life and family than
any other creature. I invite you into this lovely and graceful
book, not just because wolves are full of surprises but because by
knowing them better we can better understand ourselves."--Carl
Safina, author of Beyond Words: What Animals Think and Feel
"Beautifully intimate stories of wolves being wolves that might
even teach us to be better humans. The Dutchers' love and respect
for wolves shines [howls] throughout this book. Touching, intimate
portraits of an unfairly maligned species. As watchers of [and
listeners to] wolves, the Dutchers don't miss a thing. They do real
justice to these glorious canids."--Jennifer S. Holland, author
of the New York Times best-selling Unlikely
Friendships series
"With passion and a personal flair, the Dutchers once again roll
out an intimate story about wolves. Drawing upon their deep
knowledge gained from countless hours spent with the Sawtooth wolf
pack, Jim and Jamie relate rarely seen wolf behaviors, even
emotions, connecting them to wild wolf packs which helps interpret
what is observed in places like Yellowstone and Denali national
parks. Written by each of them in alternating chapters, they reveal
much too about their story and how their love of wolves and each
other came to be."--Douglas W. Smith PhD, Senior Wildlife
Biologist, Yellowstone National Park
"In their wonderful new book, The Wisdom of Wolves, Jim and
Jamie Dutcher provide convincing evidence that wolves are our finer
selves."--Mark Derr, author of Dog's Best Friend, A Dog's
History of America, and How the Dog Became the Dog
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