Written by two people who love animals, “Wolf Song” is a delight. Jeanette Spence and Lew Hartman have worked in animal care and rehabilitation. Unlike many other “Animal Wisdom” books, “Wolf Song” presents animal families and highlights individual species. (As does this website, the authors see individual species as unique.) Besides the four different kinds of wolf (Red, Gray, Timber, and Arctic), Jeanette Spence and Lew Hartman also include various types of duck, hawk, deer, fox, squirrel, goat, eagle, and owl. In addition, “Wolf Song” features less common animals of North America such as ringed-neck pheasant, Canada goose, and ocelot. With each animal, the authors tell about its place in nature, and about its teachings.
Because of their animal experiences, Jeanette Spence and Lew Hartman decided to have Wolf be the focus of their cards. According to Lew Hartman, the Wolf is the center of change and teaching. Therefore, when doing a card spread, the reader invokes the Spirit of the Wolf
The only problem with “Wolf Song” is that only Frog and Turtle represent the non-mammal, non-bird species. However, grouping animals into families does counter act that particular deficiency. This card and book set is a worthy addition to any collection.
Excerpt from BLACK BEAR:
Black Bear is reserved, even shy, but friendly. He will never hurt anyone purposely, but he will lash out if he is frightened or mightily provoked. Physically, he will do no harm unless his life or the lives of his family are in peril. He is a good mate and a loving, protective parent.
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Va. Carper
August 8, 2005