Book: Thinking Like a Wolf

When cruising through Yellowstone, intent on watching a geyser erupt, it can be easy to overlook the surrounding landscape and animals. Rick McIntyre, however, does the opposite—focusing only on the animals. For nearly 30 years, McIntyre ran with the wolves of Yellowstone. In Thinking Like a Wolf: Lessons from the Yellowstone Packs (Greystone Books, $25), he creates parallels between his personal experiences and the behaviors of his canine companions. In doing so, McIntyre calls attention to both the mundane aspects of life, as well as the bigger victories, losses, and sacrifices. From comparing wolves and firefighters to highlighting the strengths of those in motherly roles, he allows readers to intimately understand his lupine partners. For anyone who’s curious to learn about a wolf pack’s exhilarating strategies and heartbreaking tragedies, collected and broken down into only 200 pages, Thinking Like a Wolf is the guide for you.