Summary of American Wolf

American Wolf: A True Story of Survival and Obsession in the West, by Nate Blakeslee, tells the story of the remarkable rise, dramatic fall, and eventual rise again of one of America's most iconic animals: the gray wolf. Recounted through the lens of a single wolf—the charismatic alpha female known as O-Six or Journey—the narrative details the life of this wolf and her pack in the gorgeous and often brutal landscape of Yellowstone National Park and beyond. The book details the struggle between the wolves and their natural predator, humans, drawing on interviews with a range of people—on both sides of the battle—to provide a multifaceted portrait of the restored wolf population in the American West. The story of O-Six, told with equal parts suspense, insights, and humor, speaks deeply about the forces that shape us all—animals among us and humans included.