Howl: Of Woman and Wolf

"With humor, sensitivity, and probing intelligence, Bird's inquiry into the world of the wolf weaves an outer journey with inner way-finding, resulting in an inspiring book about more than being humanit's about being alive."
Mary Ellen Hannibal, author of The Spine of the Continent: The Race to Save America's Last, Best Wilderness

"A wellrounded wolf tale told by a writer who is comfortable both inside and outside her human skin. It speaks with an unsheltered heart reaching beyond loss for a wilder tether, that ancient yet enduring story of (wo)man and beast."
Doug Peacock, author of Grizzly Years

"With wit, emotion and passion, Susan thinks like many who have pondered the issue do not. It's well worth the time reading this preciously fresh look at an ancient conflict."
Doug Smith, author of Decade of the Wolf, senior wildlife biologist, Yellowstone National Park

"The brave writers of natural history understand both the technical and the spiritual sides of ecology; and they don't shy from either. Susan Imhoff Bird is one of these."
Michael Soule, evolutionary and conservation biologist, author, cofounder of the Society for Conservation Biology

"I really enjoyed reading Bird's account of her quest to find the heart and soul of the wolf."
Rick McIntyre, author of A Society of Wolves

"Bird takes you through blizzards and mountain country, with plenty of wild critters and a redneck or two. Pull on your boots, hold onto your hat, and settle in for a great read!"
Dan Haggerty, animal trainer, actor, Grizzly Adams

Commemorating the twentieth anniversary of the reintroduction of wolves to the American West,Howl follows Susan Imhoff Bird's exploration into the passions and controversies surrounding nature's most fascinating predator. At a crossroads in her own life, Bird travels around the West, talking with wolf watchers, landowners, wildlife managers, conservationists, and hunters about their understandings of what matters most, which almost always is their connection with the natural world. However, the often-conflicting issues raised by hunters, ranchers, and politicians prompt Bird's personal examination of wolf science, myths, and ethics, culminating in her conviction that wolves must be allowed to recover and thrive on our lands. Along the way, Bird begins to unleash her own wild nature, learning to howl and inviting us to do the same.

Susan Imhoff Bird finds inspiration in Utah's canyons, valleys, and water-sculpted rock. She can often be found on her bicycle or snowshoes, absorbing the wisdom of the natural world. Bird lives in Salt Lake City, Utah.