The Wisdom of Wolves: How Wolves Can Teach Us To Be More Human

by Elli H. Radinger

Overview

'ENCHANTING' MAIL ON SUNDAY

They care for their elderly, play with their kids, and always put family first. Can we all learn something from the wisdom of wolves?

In this unforgettable book, wolf expert and naturalist Elli Radinger draws on her 25 years of first-hand experience among the wolves of Yellowstone National Park to tell us their remarkable stories.
__________

Wolves are more human than we ever knew . . .

In fact, they can teach us how to be better humans.

They play, love, care for others, show compassion, die of broken hearts, pine for home, work in teams, are endlessly patient and leaders know when to defer to followers.

In The Wisdom of Wolves naturalist Elli Radinger takes us on a journey into the heart of the wolf pack, revealing
what they can teach us about family, cooperation, survival, leadership, commitment and how to enjoy what life gives us.

No other book will bring you closer to discovering the truth about wolves - and ourselves.

'This book is the result of her two decades of close observation; part impassioned memoir, part natural history study, and part photo gallery. Her access to her subjects is extraordinary' SUNDAY TIMES

'Elli's bestselling book suggests that in a high-tech age, when so many of us have become alienated from nature, wolves have much to teach us about the art of living well' DAILY MAIL

'Through The Wisdom of Wolves, we get to feel that little bit closer to the pack and discover what we may have in common' BBC WILDLIFE

Product Details

ISBN-13:	9780241346747
Publisher:	Penguin UK
Publication date:	02/21/2019
Sold by:	Barnes & Noble
Format:	eBook
Pages:	240
Sales rank:	880,012
File size:	30 MB
Note:	This product may take a few minutes to download.

About the Author

Elli H. Radinger, born in 1951, gave up her profession as a lawyer to devote herself entirely to writing and to wolves, her passion. She is now Germany's best-known expert on wolves and shares her knowledge in books, seminars and lectures. For twenty-five years she has spent a large part of every year observing wild wolves in the Yellowstone National Park in Wyoming, USA.

The Wisdom of Wolves is her first book.

Table of Contents

Introduction: How I Kissed a Wolf and Became Addicted 1

The Importance of Family: Why It's Important to Look After Those Entrusted to Us 11

Leadership on the Alpha Principle: You Don't Always Have to be the Boss 33

The Strength of Women: What Connects Women and Wolves 47

The Wisdom of Old Age: Why We Can't Do Without the Elderly 59

The Art of Communication: How a Shared Song Can Establish Trust 67

The Longing for Home: Why We Need a Place Where We Belong 77

I'm Off Then: On Going Away and Arriving 89

Almost Best Friends: How in Spite of All Your Differences You Can be a Perfect Team 101

Planning for Success - the Wolf Method: Why It's Important to Have a Plan 113

The Right Moment: Why Waiting Sometimes Brings Us Forward 131

The Game of Life: Why We Should Never Stop Playing 139

When Bad Things Happen to Good Wolves: Overcoming Fears of Loss and Surviving Bad Times 149

Let's Just Save the World: The Secret of an Intact Ecosystem 163

Wolf Medicine: How the Magic of Wolves Can Heal Us 173

Of Men and Wolves: A Difficult Relationship Between Love and Hate 189

Welcome Wolf: Living with Wolves in Germany 203

Epilogue: WWWD 219

Appendix: Tips for Wolf Tours in Yellowstone and Germany 225

Thanks 237

Sources 239

Picture Credits 244

Editorial Reviews

"This book is the result of her two decades of close observation; part impassioned memoir, part natural history study, and part photo gallery. Her access to her subjects is extraordinary." —Sunday Times

From the Publisher