Dominion of Bears: Living with Wildlife in Alaska
"Simpson brings a talented writer's skill and a high level of competence to her insightful look at one of the earth's most fascinating creatures in one of the wildest places left on the planet."--Sterling Miller, past President of the International Association of Bear Research and Management"Humble, curious, observant, and incisive--and clearly passionate about her subject--Simpson is an ideal literary guide for readers who wish to explore and better understand Alaska's bears. The more I read her work, the more convinced I become that Simpson is not only Alaska's most accomplished essayist, but that she ranks among the best in the nation."--Bill Sherwonit, author ofLiving with Wildness: An Alaskan Odyssey"Accessible and insightful,Dominion of Bearsis a mix of ecology, social science, history, travelogue, and science. Simpson has created a stunningly fresh look at the bears most people thought they knew."--Andrew E. Derocher, author ofPolar Bears: A Complete Guide to their Biology and Behavior"A rich and thoughtful natural history--and Simpson writes it well. Her book is essential reading and highly recommended for park managers, historians, conservationists, and students of Alaska's bears."--Terry D. DeBruyn, author ofWalking with Bears: One Man's Relationship with Three Generations of Wild Bears"Alaska's three bear species and the people who love, fear, and encounter them have found their truth-teller in Sherry Simpson. This journey into every corner of a last stronghold of bears and their meanings is a joy to take with such a clear-thinking and good-natured guide."--Nancy Lord, former Alaska Writer Laureate and author ofBeluga DaysandEarly Warming"I thought I knew something about bears. But when I read Sherry Simpson's masterpiece, I realized I had a whole lot to learn. And I loved learning it. She writes so gracefully, intelligently, personally, brilliantly, and entertainingly that when I finished the book, I wanted more."--Richard Ellis, author ofOn Thin Ice: The Changing World of the Polar Bear"Next time I'm trying to interpret the behavior of a brown bear I'll have to think to myself--what would Sherry say if she were here?  She understands, speaks from her heart, and does so with wonderful prose."--Derek Stonorov, author ofLiving in Harmony with Bears