WOLFISH Wolf, Self, and the Stories We Tell About Fear

Lessa Lamb narrates with a fine tone and timbre. She inhabits the youthful sound and elegant style of this layered audiobook. Her timing and sense of occasion add richness to its informed foray into all things wolf as she captures the drama, fear, and anxiety that underlie the immersive presentation. The text weaves three threads into a cohesive whole: The author tells her own fraught coming-of-age story, recounts the accidental reintroduction of wolves in her home state of Oregon, and retells the foundational myths and lore of wolves around the world. Lamb carefully balances the author's enthusiasm for these often maligned wild animals with her empathy for the ranchers who experience predation. A.D.M. Winner of AudioFile Earphones Award © AudioFile 2023, Portland, Maine [Published: MARCH 2023]