Brother Wolf

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Summary: Man is the real killer.
Review: Brother Wolf: A Forgotten Promise starts off with an emotional "letter" from wolves to men, focusing on how humans and wolves used to live together in harmony, and how men are now killers, of wolves and other creatures. The letter ends with 'I do not think I know you anymore.' It is highly emotional, and nearly made me cry!

After that, the book switches to its true form...a book with captivating text and even better photos of wolves, taken ina areas where they are very elusive and have lots of foliage to be hidden among.

Jim Brandenburg, a very well-known wildlife photographer and the author of multiple wolf books, even goes far enough to explain his first encounter with wolves and how he felt at that time. The book is highly educational, but also very touching.

Overall, the book has great text with even greater photographs, and is definitely a good read. The high price, however, is quite a problem. But if you like wolves, and if you're willing to pay the price, definitely buy this book. It's excellent.

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Summary: INCREDIBLY BEAUTIFUL photography!
Review: I actually bought the AUDIO version of BROTHER WOLF. I listened to it and was amazed at the thoughts and insights. This book was written BEFORE wolves were reintroduced into YellowStone. I was especially won over by the descriptions of the relationships of wolf and man and the relationship with the ravens. I enjoyed it so much, I decided to purchase the book as a gift for someone. I knew the author was a photographer but I guess I totally forgot about the fact that there might be PICTURES. When the book came, I was enthralled with this icing on the cake. So of course, I'm keeping the book and ordering another for the gift.

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Summary: Real....
Review: I had just finished my second trip into the boundry waters , when I came upon this book in the Trading Post of the Base that I was leaving out of. It was an Eight hour ride home, so I had plenty of time to read it. The pictures are so beautiful and realistic even today when I look at the book it feels like I am back "Up North"

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Summary: I'm really excited to read this book!
Review: I know this isn't really a review, but I'm so excited to read/look at the pictures in this book (I just ordered it) I just had to say something. Wolves are my favorite animals and it always makes me a little angery when people talk about them as vicious man-eaters, because they're not. This book really looks like it sets the record strait. I'm really looking forward to reading this book!

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Summary: Informative and objective
Review: Jim Brandenburg starts off his book "Brother Wolf: A Forgotten Promise" with a heart rending letter from one who has evolved right next to us, The Wolf. He describes (anthropomorphically) the way in which the wolf must view us. Strange and getting stranger, the wolf doesn't feel that he knows us any longer. After that Brandenburg becomes serious presenting the wolf not as the Devil of mythology, nor as the Angel of the new animal loving mythology. Instead he chooses to present the wolf as it is, a highly specialised predator filling its' important niche in our ecosystem. The text is easily understood by all. Complex behavioral jargon is avoided as this book was meant obviously to give the general public an idea of some of the facts surrounding this animal. The photography is of course a beautiful example of why Brandenburgs photos are so popularly appealing. He shoots just as he writes, exactly what the animals are. His pictures communicate a depth of understanding that only someone who truly knows the wolf can achieve. If you wish to begin your own store of knowledge on the wolf "Brother Wolf" is an excellent place to start.

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Summary: We are the Wolf!
Review: Jim Brandenburg succinctly captures the essence of the wolf. The wolf has been so unfairly persecuted throughout our history; due on no small part to ranchers. Incredible photographs, this book will make you a wolf lover if you aren't already. Incredible text and photos!!!!

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Summary: Pointless Dribble
Review: Pointless dribble describes the essence of the text. Outstanding photography draws you in however, the text does not back up the potential of the book. THe pictures create an outstanding book; the words can make you loose interest fairly quickly. Little is added to a person's knowledge of wolves. Most of the text drags on about his life and the ravens in the area. I was unimpressed with the 5th grade reading level and the only thing that kept me going was the pictures.

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Summary: Pointless Dribble
Review: Pointless dribble describes the essence of the text. Outstanding photography draws you in however, the text does not back up the potential of the book. THe pictures create an outstanding book; the words can make you loose interest fairly quickly. Little is added to a person's knowledge of wolves. Most of the text drags on about his life and the ravens in the area. I was unimpressed with the 5th grade reading level and the only thing that kept me going was the pictures.

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Summary: wonderful book for wolf lovers
Review: This book had drown my attention at the very first sight, as I had been trying to find a good book with lots wolf photos for ages and fail at almost every bookshop I went to. The photos in the book are magnificent, also other then wolves, there are wonderful photos of landscape and other wildlife.

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Summary: Brings a whole new perspective to Wolves and Dogs
Review: This book was extremely engaging and beautiful. The writing and pictures bring a whole new world beautifully. This book was designed so well, that it was very hard to put the book down when reading! It brought a whole new perspective to my view on my Siberian Husky, and no doubt a new relationship! This is a must read for all those wondering about the Wolf, and a definite with those who have dogs as companions!