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Summary: Simply inspiring and heartfelt.
Review: Beautifully written and truly amazing feat accomplished by Mr. Hutto. Many can raise wild turkeys in their own world, however, it took a man with great conviction and love for the bird and it's environment to reverse the process and let the poults raise him. I couldn't put this book down and fell in love with the characters. In closing, I truly admire Mr. Hutto for his dedication and am thankful I don't hunt anywhere near TurkeyBoy's range as I don't believe I could pull the trigger on a bird that has survived the perils he has faced throughout his life.
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Summary: A testament to nature, love, and the human character
Review: Hutto's book trancends its subject. Through an account of his relationship with a flock of wild turkeys, Hutto better defines the human qualities of understanding, respect, and decency. I began reading this book because I have always been interested in wild turkeys. I finished it because I felt its sincerity and character were exceptional. The respect that Hutto shows for all creatures, down to the snake that ingests one of his beloved poults, gives us insight to the relevance of all creatures. Hutto seems to have a rare quality that allows him to avoid judgement, and to achieve a level of peace and acceptance that seems so foreign in today's society. Yes, this book is about the wild turkey. But, it if you follow Hutto's responses to the events into which the turkeys lead him, you find a much richer story that tells us more about ourselves than the turkeys Hutto follows.
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Summary: A true naturalist at work
Review: Joe Hutto has done a wonderful job of letting us view the daily life of this bird. He observed, yet did not intervene except to protect them while they were young. He played the role of a wild turkey and in the process provided us with insights of their daily behaviors. A great book for anyone who appreciates wildlife.
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Summary: A true naturalist at work
Review: Joe Hutto has done a wonderful job of letting us view the daily life of this bird. He observed, yet did not intervene except to protect them while they were young. He played the role of a wild turkey and in the process provided us with insights of their daily behaviors. A great book for anyone who appreciates wildlife.
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Summary: Joe Hutto: Renaissance Man
Review: My review is not unbiased because Joe Hutto, author of "Illumination in the Flatwoods," and I have been friends for almost 25 years.
Joe is the most humble man I've ever known. I am honored that he brought me the original manuscript to read. It was so beautiful I could have cried.
With the same graceful writing skills used by conservationists Aldo Leopold ("Sand County Almanac") and Herbert Stoddard ("Memoirs of a Naturalist"), Joe gives a masterful mix of documentary-style nature reporting and heartfelt thoughts on the meaning of life. As dramatic as that sounds, I think most readers will agree that "Illumination in the Flatwoods" is a life-changing book.
You will never regret the dollars you spend to buy this book nor the time it takes you to read it. . .Kathy McCord Cooley
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Summary: Joe Hutto: Renaissance Man
Review: My review is not unbiased because Joe Hutto, author of "Illumination in the Flatwoods," and I have been friends for almost 25 years.
Joe is the most humble man I've ever known. I am honored that he brought me the original manuscript to read. It was so beautiful I could have cried.
With the same graceful writing skills used by conservationists Aldo Leopold ("Sand County Almanac") and Herbert Stoddard ("Memoirs of a Naturalist"), Joe gives a masterful mix of documentary-style nature reporting and heartfelt thoughts on the meaning of life. As dramatic as that sounds, I think most readers will agree that "Illumination in the Flatwoods" is a life-changing book.
You will never regret the dollars you spend to buy this book nor the time it takes you to read it. . . Kathy McCord Cooley
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Summary: A MUST READ FOR ANY TURKEY HUNTER
Review: No, this book is not going to necessarily make you a better TURKEY hunter, but if you have a love for this bird and want to gain a better understanding of its actions you should read this book. I think it is a great book for novices to this sport. It will make them want to respect this wild animal. The author of this book has experienced something with these birds that none of us will in our lives, a real life relationship.
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Summary: A MUST READ FOR ANY TURKEY HUNTER
Review: No, this book is not going to necessarily make you a better TURKEY hunter, but if you have a love for this bird and want to gain a better understanding of its actions you should read this book. I think it is a great book for novices to this sport. It will make them want to respect this wild animal. The author of this book has experienced something with these birds that none of us will in our lives, a real life relationship.
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Summary: A testament to nature, love, and the human character
Review: This is a profound book in subtle ways and should change anybody's views of the relationship between 'wildlife' and human life. It can be read by anyone who has the slightest empathy with pets but perhaps not with animals otherwise, so don't be put off by the subject. It is perhaps people who think they are not interested in turkeys or animals in general who would find the book most inspiring.
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Summary: Illumination indeed! Brilliant animal-human insight.
Review: This is a profound book in subtle ways and should change anybody's views of the relationship between 'wildlife' and human life. It can be read by anyone who has the slightest empathy with pets but perhaps not with animals otherwise, so don't be put off by the subject. It is perhaps people who think they are not interested in turkeys or animals in general who would find the book most inspiring.
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