I have so many great nonfiction books on my TBR and American Wolf is one I've had on my radar for a while, but the TBR just keeps on growing and as new things arrive, it seems to always be pushed aside.
This weekend I was happy to get to devour it in just a day.
Prior to American Wolf, I don't know that I've thought very much about wolves. This is nonfiction that reads like a story that begins back when wolves were in abundance in the United States.
Over time wolves were hunted to near extinction until they were reintroduced in the West. Blakeslee focuses on a few wolves, especially O-Six, an alpha female who gives birth to several generations of wolves. She is a good leader, a fierce fighter, a loving mother, and a favorite of the wolf watchers who spend their days watching and tracking a variety of wolves.
There are several viewpoints on the wolves returning to this area. Elk are being hunted by the wolves reducing their numbers, the wolf watchers want the wolves to be a protected species, and packs are in conflict with each other as they try to gain control of portions of land. And while all of these things continue to occur, Blakeslee's narrative about the different wolves created animals that I cared about and was amazed by.
Animal lovers, nonfiction readers, anyone who enjoys nature or a good book, this is a title you should pick up.
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