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Summary: Great read and balanced treatment
Review: This book is a great read. It is well written, though the style is sometimes a bit too "breathless" for my tastes. McMillion doesn't shy away from the blood and gore of the injuries, which some people will like and some people will not.
His stories concern a nice mix of people. Grizzlies attack some smart people who ended up in a bad situation, and some dumb people who brought on the attacks by making poor choices. Even the smart people would probably do a few things differently in hindsight, but the stories are told very sympathetically.
McMillion's treatment of these attacks is balanced, and he doesn't really side with humans or grizzlies. He also dispassionately reports park management decisions to kill or not kill the bear, and provides enough information for readers to make up their own minds. He generally seems supportive of rangers' decisions, though. He is most critical of Banff NP, rightfully so based on the facts that he provides.
One Amazon reviewer claims that this book is anti-people and anti-gun. This claim isn't reasonable. McMillion tells us of some people who saved their lives with guns, and he clearly values human life. He also values the grizzlies. He doesn't think that either guns or pepper spray will solve all your problems in grizzly country.
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Summary: A very informative and up to date book .
Review: 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 the victims for that matter. I have been to many of the places described in the book so it had a special significance for me and my family. In each attack there was a lesson that the victims shared through their interviews or hidden in their stories. For me that is why I read this type of book; to learn and possibly prevent making the same mistakes. I would highly recommend this book for anyone hiking or camping in grizzly territory.
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Summary: A Fascinating Book!
Review: 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. I found it to be fascinating and educational. I enjoyed the short story format and appreciated the author's decision not to judge the choices made by the people involved. Although the stories were horrific, I feel everyone, including the reader, gained something from the experience. If I ever do decide to camp or hike, I will be much better informed, thanks to this book!
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Summary: Imagine Having a Bear Tear Both Your Arms Off!!
Review: 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. In fact, it is emblematic of everything that is wrong with writing of this type: It pushes an agenda to the exclusion of almost everything else.I've spent years in bear country, have witnessed two bear attacks, have been charged by a bear and have talked to dozens of hikers, hunters, rangers, fishermen, loggers, miners and others who spend time in bear country. And I can tell you that if you value your life and you want OBJECTIVE and realistic information to avoid a bear attack DON'T READ THIS BOOK! This author pushes the same old, dreary, worn-out, tired anti-people, anti-self defense, anti-gun hype that nauseates those of us who know better. Indeed, this book reminds me of the story of Cynthia Dusel Bacon, a geologist who was attacked by a black bear in Alaska. Bacon was air-dropped in interior Alaska to take geological specimans and make observations. The pilot was to return later and pick her up at a pre-determined location. But Dusel was stalked and attacked by a bear. During the attack Dusel was able to find her radio in her rucksack and call for help. However, before help could arrive she was severely injured. The pilot took her to Fairbanks from where she was airlifted to Stanford Medical Center in California. The doctors saved her life, but SHE LOST BOTH ARMS AT THE SHOULDER!!! The attacking bear was estimated at less than 200 lbs. So if Dusel had possessed any kind of medium-powered gun, even something so benign against bears as a .357 mag or even a .38 Special, chances are she could have repelled the bear if not killed it. But noooo!! She was evidently operating under the same stupid ideas as McMillion and others who say you shouldn't carry a gun in bear country. For her ignorance, or her willingness to heed the stupid advice of others, she condemned herself to a life without arms or hands! To those of you who oppose the possession of firearms in bear country try a simple experiment: Try living for JUST ONE DAY with your hands bound behind you with rope or duct tape. Just try it!! And then ask yourself the following simple question: Isn't it better to HAVE a gun and NOT need it than to NEED IT and NOT HAVE it? Moreover, there was no evidence that Bacon provoked the bear in anyway. In fact, by every version of her widely documented story, the attacking bear exhibited classic "stalking" or "predatory" behavior. Nonetheless, in the arrogant, morally superior fashion typical of people who believe they have the right to tell the rest of us how to think and live, the author tacitly condemns the commonsense human use of bear habitat. How else can we interpret his relentless efforts to blame and shame people whenever a bear goes berserk? Or to suggest we have no right to defend ourselves? As indicated above, I've had first-hand experience with bear attacks. And in my opinion if you want to travel in bear country with any degree of safety, I recommend "Bear Encounter Survival Guide" by James Gary Shelton. Shelton has far more first hand experience than McMillion. His writing is objective, realistic and wholly without ulterior motives. He also describes the predatory or stalking behavior of the bear that rendered Ms. Bacon a cripple.
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Summary: Couldn't put it down
Review: Having spent time in many of the areas where these attacks took place I was was completely consumed by the stories and circumstances. It is a must read for anyone entering "Bear Country" or just fascinated by these wonderful animals. You will not be disappointed!
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Summary: Gripping story telling and facts of each story!
Review: I bought this book to read thinking it was a technical "bear" fact book. Even though I realized it wasn't, I still read it and kept it. I am going to Alaska this summer, and have lived for 20 years in Arkansas where black bears are quite numerous. This book taught me to stay alert, avoid bear encounters, and provided me with a healthy respect for bears. This will probably be my greatest weapon in avoiding a bear attack--prevention. A great book!
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Summary: Terrifying.
Review: 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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Summary: A very well written book that has an eye for accuracy.
Review: I have not only read this book I am one of the people whose story is contained within its pages. Scott has written an informative and honest and accurate book. My story has been published many times and this version is the one I like the best. He keeps true to the facts and at the same time gives a whole pespective of each person. It is an entertaining and informative read. I was riveted by all the other stories in the book as well as my own. I find Stephen Herrero's book Bear Attacks to be better for technical information however I prefer Scott's book for it's readability and giving a fuller picture of each attack.
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Summary: A Must Read for Outdoor Enthusiasts
Review: I purchased the book this fall at Yellowstone. I began reading, and read straight through without putting it down. I gained a healthy respect for these awesome animals, and a great reverence for one of the mightiest creations on this earth.
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Summary: A Must Read for Outdoor Enthusiasts
Review: I purchased the book this fall at Yellowstone. I began reading, and read straight through without putting it down. I gained a healthy respect for these awesome animals, and a great reverence for one of the mightiest creations on this earth.
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