Wonder, awe, melancholy, and terror woven amid stories of the creatures being chronicled ... These facts are tough to read, yet Dickie doesn’t let us fall into the lazy binary of villain and victim ... Eight Bears is also lyrical and captures the passions of many scientists who’ve dedicated their lives to the animals they study.
There is a lot to learn here ... Six of these eight bear species are on the verge of extinction, and in addition to outlining their peril, Dickie also speaks with several of the activists and scientists who are working to secure a better future for them.
