Not content to study the wolves living conditions and habits from afar, the dutchers set up camp within the 25acre enclosure they created to more thoroughly understand wolf behavior. Mar 05, 2018 in their book, the wisdom of wolves, jim and jamie share the many important lessons and values they learned from wolves while observing them in their daily lives. They spent six years living in a camp near idahos sawtooth wilderness, intimately observing a threegeneration wolf pack. For many people, wolves capture hearts and minds as inspiring symbols of all things wild. In their book, the wisdom of wolves, jim and jamie share the many. After an awardwinning filmmaking career, jim and jamie dutcher turned their energies to a lifealtering focus.
The title of this book is the hidden life of wolves and it was written by jim dutcher, jamie dutcher, robert redford foreword. Emmyaward winning filmmakers jim and jamie dutcher tell their story of the six years they watched, learned about, and lived with the sawtooth wolf pack. From the worldfamous couple who lived alongside a threegeneration wolf pack, this book of inspiration, drawn from the wild, will fascinate animal and nature lovers alike. After an awardwinning filmmaking career, jim dutcher turned his energies to a lifealtering focus. Jamie and her husband, jim dutcher, have collaborated on seven books and two films about wolves. Our story of life with the sawtooth pack 9781426333583 by dutcher, jim. Jim dutcher born 1943, is an american naturalist, cinematographer, director and author. The book includes a 60minute audio cd of wolf vocalizations. Royalities from the book will go to the dutcher s nonprofit group living with wolves. Ive always wanted to be with wolves in such a way and they made that dream come true, i hope that someday i can do the same, and i might make it even better i doubt that though its so touching to hear these tales of what.
Jim dutcher and jamie dutcher abebooks skip to main content passion for books. Photographers jim and jamie dutcher national geographic. Here is the alpha pair, leaders of the pack, often the only couple that mate. Ketchum couples experience living with wolves revealed in. Aug 24, 2016 join living with wolves jim and jamie dutcher for a multimedia presentation and book signing at the warren miller performing arts center wednesday, august 24, 2016 at 7 p. Now, in this lyrical memoir, the dutchers share their experience of life among these intelligent and elusive animals. The photography is stunningly beautiful and the insights that jim and jamie dutcher share with us opens a world of. Apr 05, 2018 for six years jim and jamie dutcher lived intimately with a pack of wolves, gaining their trust as no one has before. Armed with a forest service permit, he and his wife jamie lived in a tented camp bordering idahos sawtooth wilderness.
Determined to overcome such misconceptions, jim and jamie dutcher spent six years in a tented camp on the edge of idahos wilderness, living with and filming a pack of wolves. Living with wolves by jim dutcher, jamie dutcher and a great selection of related books, art and collectibles available now at. For others, their mere existence triggers irrational fear and hatred. Living with wolves founders, jim and jamie dutcher, began their work as wildlife filmmakers. His wife, jamie, joined him in 1993, and together they witnessed acts of wolf devotion. The founders for more than 30 years, jim and jamie dutcher have focused their lives on the study and documentation of wolf behavior. For six years in the 1990s, documentary filmmaker jim dutcher lived among a pack of wolves in idaho. The dutchers are recognized as two of americas most knowledgeable experts on wolves.
As two of americas most knowledgeable experts on wolves, they are devoted to sharing their unique background for the betterment and understanding of this keystone social species. Jamie lee curtis i am in awe of the dedication that jim and jamie dutcher have put into their study of wolves, and im fascinated by the many sides of their rich story. Ever since, as a child, i read about romulus and remus and rudyard kiplings jungle book, i have been in love with wolves. Living with wolves will be released simultaneously with a 2hour documentary of the same name on the discovery channel. Not at all what i would expect from a kids book order and definitely not what i. He has written eight books and produced three wildlife films about wolves. Jim and jamie set out to show the world that instead of fearsome beasts, wolves are social, complex, and incredible creatures that deserve our protection. Each chapter exemplifies a principle, such as kindness, teamwork, playfulness, respect, curiosity, and compassion. Draw into the lives of wolves through the experience of jim and jamie dutcher and the wolf pack they lived with for six years. The hidden life of wolves by dutcher, jim, dutcher, jamie.
Return of a legend, captivated an audience of 17 million television viewers and garnered a primetime emmy award in 1994. Discover the wonder of wolves from emmy awardwinning filmmakers jim and jamie dutcher as they tell their story of the six years they watched, learned about, and lived with the sawtooth wolf pack. Dutcher, jamie and a great selection of similar new, used and collectible books available now at great prices. Their new book, the hidden life of wolves, is the culminating portrayal of their experiences. For six years jim and jamie dutcher lived intimately with a pack of wolves, gaining their trust as no one has before. May 03, 2018 for six years in the 1990s, documentary filmmaker jim dutcher lived among a pack of wolves in idaho. The hidden life of wolves by jim dutcher, jamie dutcher. Jamie dutcher, jim s wife and coproducer, has worked in the animal hospital of the national zoo in washington, d. Before wolves were reintroduced to yellowstone national park and central idaho in 1995, the dutchers groundbreaking documentary film, wolf. Gr 4 updocumentary filmmakers jim and jamie dutcher write about their sixplus years living among the sawtooth pack of wolves of central idaho. Coproducer jamie dutcher is a sound recordist and former employee of the national zoo in washington, d. For six years, jim and jamie dutcher lived on the perimeter of idahos.
Adventure, friendship, and family come together in this riveting memoir as two awardwinning filmmakers take you through the experience of the years. The wisdom of wolves by jim dutcher, jamie dutcher, james. Mar 09, 2018 march 9, 2018 news cover to cover book beat comments off on jim and jamie dutcher the wisdom of wolves aspirational life lessons from maligned cousin of mans best friend jim and jamie dutcher offer a rare and insightful view into the hidden lives of wolves. And jim and jamie dutcher have done just that, living for years with the wolves of the saw tooth pack in a tented camp in the idaho wild. In this compelling book they share with us the insights gained by hours and hours of study, providing us with a window through which we can learn about the world of a family of wolves. It was published by national geographic and has a total of 216 pages in the book. Living with wolves national geographic live presentation. An interview with jim and jamie dutcher october 23, 2015 a recent book for young readers and a presentation by the authors for 3rd and 4th grade children reminded me how much damage stereotypes and misinformation can create. It is a tale that is alternately beautiful and brutal, tragic and hopeful. This was the life of jim and jamie dutcher, awardwinning documentary filmmakers. For conservationists and lovers of animals, nature, and especially dogs, this national geographic book shares the surprising understanding of wild wolves. The wisdom of wolves by jim dutcher books hachette australia. Well, unfortunately this book will not be available in time for christmas, however it can be preordered now for delivery in february of 20.
For conservationists and lovers of animals, nature, and especially dogs, this national geographic book shares the surprising understanding of wild wolves gained over six years the authors spent living intimately with them. It is written by jim and jamie dutcher, the couple who lived with and studied the sawtooth pack of wolves in the sawtooth mountains in idaho. Jan 08, 2019 discover the wonder of wolves from emmyaward winning filmmakers jim and jamie dutcher as they tell their story of the six years they watched, learned about, and lived with the sawtooth wolf pack. In this book the dutchers reflect on the virtues they observed in wolf society and behavior.
About the author for more than 20 years, jim and jamie dutcher have been documenting wolf behavior. Armed with a forest service permit, they lived in a tented camp bordering idahos sawtooth wilderness. Their new national geographic book the hidden life of wolves, was released this week. The extraordinary story of the couple who lived with wolves by jim dutcher, jamie dutcher and a great selection of related books, art and collectibles available now at. For six years, they documented the social hierarchy and behavior of the sawtooth pack, wolves they bottlefed as pups. Yes, if it were up to the adults, i dont think wolves would have much of a chance. The book deals with the myths, misconceptions and human attitudes towards wolves and details the emotional and social lives of the sawtooth pack. This book has very few pictures for kids and the story is incredibly hard to follow. Delve into jim and jamie dutcher s amazing wolf photography documenting a pack of wolves at the edge of idahos sawtooth wilderness, illuminating their complex social. Ive read numerous books about wolves and this offers the most balanced presentation of the past, present, and future of north americas top predatorwolves. I have a very special relationship the work of jim and jamie dutcher and the sawtooth pack, as i grew up with a mother and grandmother who both love wolves and supported their work.
Jim and his wife, jamie dutcher, are the creators of the twotime emmy winning documentary, wolves at our door, and founders of the nonprofit organization, living with wolves. This book is great it made me feel as if i was there experiencing everything that happened through jim and jamie s eyes. Jim and jamie dutcher s multimedia presentations through the national geographic live. The hidden life of wolves jim dutcher, jamie dutcher. After living among the wolves of the sawtooth pack for years, jim and jamie dutcher present their book, the wisdom of wolves. From the worldfamous couple who lived alongside a threegeneration wolf pack, this book of inspiration, drawn from the wild, will fascinate animal and nature. The lessons they learned from the sawtooth pack, as the wolves came to be called, inform this book and its passionate arguments advocating not only the. First off, the hidden life of wolves by jim and jamie dutcher is a fantastic book. Lessons from the sawtooth pack, providing groundbreaking observations of their unique experience. The hidden life of wolves by jamie dutcher, jim dutcher. Delve into jim and jamie dutchers amazing wolf photography documenting a pack of wolves at the edge of idahos sawtooth wilderness, illuminating their complex social hierarchy.
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