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People too often portray the grizzly as a vicious killer or as Winnie the Pooh when neither case is true. Sometimes grizzlies kill people, and in exceptionally rare cases they even eat them. Those incidents are the focus of this book because that's what makes bears so interesting, such a huge part of our culture and our collective imagination.
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This book is the least interesting of the three of this theme I recently read. The author seems more interested in pushing his bear rights agenda than simply telling a story. He blames humans for most of the attacks. We are also told repeatedly that bear spray is the most effective method of stopping a bear attack. (Never mind that in a few of the tales the spray proved absolutely worthless.). In all but two or three of the stories we are reminded how guns would have been absolutely useless in preventing the attack. In the few stories where a gun saved the attack victims' life, the author simply ends the story with no commentary. The first tale, I thought was completely rediculous. I got the feeling that the two female victims wanted to go out into the woods to give the attacking bear a big hug, after all, they were trespassing in the bears' back yard. Overall, I guess I enjoyed this book, but I was expecting to read about real-life adventures, not a bunch of reasons humans should tolerate bear attacks. If you are of the type that blame man for all that is wrong with the world, you may enjoy this book. If you want exciting tales of animal attacks without the editorializing, try one of Larry Kaniut"s books, such as "Danger Stalks the Land".
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Just wanted to say what a great bear attack book. I hike in bear country, and it's always helpful to be reminded what does happen. Also, just wanted to comment that I personally know Joe Heimer, in the story "Warm Spell", and that the author's account of this attack was relayed in the book exactly as Joe told of the account to me, so I have to believe that each of the stories were researched and written with the same attention to detail. Great for anyone going into bear country!!
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I first saw this book in the hands of my Dad a few weeks ago. Then in my older brothers. They both were very intrested in this book so i asked my mother to read it to me. I think i may never leave our family ranch and hed off into the forest again. Bears killing humans and eating them may not scare my dad and brother but it sure scared the pants off of me. I always thought that all bears were always cute and playful, who whould have thought. Scott McMillion did a great job on this book. It takes a very good or very funny writer to get me into a book and this man has done it. I applued him(i hope i spelt that right). Even though it may be quite some time before i will want to see a bear again.
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Imagine Having a Bear Tear Both Your Arms Off!!
As someone who's actually been on the receiving end of a bear charge I can say with some authority that this book is GARBAGE. Read more
Published on Jan 2 2004 by MXS
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Terrifying.
I first saw this book in the hands of my Dad a few weeks ago. Then in my older brothers. They both were very intrested in this book so i asked my mother to read it to me. Read more
Published on April 8 2002
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Powerful and riveting stories
It takes a skilled writer to keep me so absorbed in a book. I applaud McMillion for knowing the right bear book hadn't been written yet and that he could do it. Read more
Published on Nov 5 2001 by Elaine Howard
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A Must Read for Outdoor Enthusiasts
I purchased the book this fall at Yellowstone. I began reading, and read straight through without putting it down. Read more
Published on Nov 2 2001 by Barry
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A great, horrifying read and educational view of grizzlies.
This book is a real page turner, facinating the reader with each horrifying story. If you travel on foot in grizzly country, this book will keep you alert and on your toes the next... Read more
Published on Aug 17 2001 by D. A. Cacali
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*OUTSTANDING*
This book opened my mind. I live in Black bear country, never gave it a thought to those magnificent animals until I read this book. "Wanna be terrified? Read more
Published on July 19 2000
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A very informative and up to date book .
After reading Stephan Hererro's book "Bear Attacks," this was like a follow up. Despite the gravity of each attack I felt the author never blamed the bear; neither did... Read more
Published on May 21 2000 by T. Schaid
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UNBELIEVABLE!
THIS IS ONE OF THE MOST REALISTIC AND MIND TINGLING BOOKS I HAVE EVER READ!FROM BEGINNING TO END,THIS STORY KEEPS YOU ON THE SEAT OF YOUR PANTS! Read more
Published on April 22 2000
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A Fascinating Book!
Although I've never been camping, much less seen a bear (other than in the zoo!), this book was recommended to me because I enjoyed "Night of the Grizzlies" so much. Read more
Published on Mar 3 2000
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I have never enjoyed a book as much as this one!
I purchased this book on a recent trip to Wyoming. I heard about it in a local newspaper. It was spell binding from the first page. Read more
Published on Aug 25 1999
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