Author:Nick Jans
A Wolf Called Romeo is the remarkable story of a wolf who returned again and again to interact with the people and dogs of Juneau, Alaska, living on the edges of their community, engaging in an improbable, awe-inspiring inter-species dance and bringing the wild into sharp focus.
At first the people of Juneau were guarded, torn between caution and curiosity. But as Romeo began to tag along with cross-country skiers on their daily jaunts, play fetch with local dogs, or simply lie near author Nick Jans and nap under the sun, they came to accept Romeo, and he them. For Nick it was about trying to understand Romeo, then it was about winning his trust, and ultimately it was about watching over him, for as long as he or anyone could.
Written with a deft hand and a searching heart, A Wolf Called Romeo is an unforgettable tale of a creature who defied nature and thus gave humans a chance to understand it a little more.
Unflinchingly honest and written in an accessible style…This is a courageous, entertaining and well-researched book about a condition that is thought to currently affect 15 percent if people in the UK.
—— Independent[A] vivid, smart exploration of the history of anxiety. Stossel tackles genetics, nature and nurture, drug development, and changing medical and philosophical attitudes with the lightest of touches.
—— Marie Claire[A] courageous and hilarious journey to the edge of insanity…Stossel’s patient, conscientious uncertainty contains more wit and sensitivity than a hundred manifestos…an immense achievement.
—— Sunday TelegraphFascinating and hugely entertaining. An intense, incredibly brave narrative tinged with moments of outright hilarity, it’s impossible to put down.
—— Ben MezrichCareful and clearly written, his book contains more truth, wit and sensitivity than 100 manifestos.
—— Daily TelegraphFor anyone who wants to know all about anxiety from a dazzlingly honest sufferer’s perspective, it’s hard to imagine a better book than this.
—— BBC Focus magazineHe brings to this story depth, intelligence and perspective that could enlighten untold fellow sufferers for years to come.
—— Elizabeth GilbertStaggeringly, brilliantly, indispensably useful.
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—— New YorkerMy Age of Anxiety is a mine of information and extensive soul-searching. For contemporary readers, especially those beset with anxiety, it will prove an invaluable resource.
—— Literary ReviewTerrific…an unsparing and unsentimental look at a subject many keep hidden: mental illness.
—— Nature magazine[A] fascinating, page-turning book, with Stossel interspersing facts with personal experiences, as well as stories about famous names who have suffered from the condition and snippets of information he has received from the many therapists he's seen over the years. This is a captivating and insightful look at anxiety.
—— Press Association, 4/5 stars[An] informed and authoritative but personal overview of a debilitating condition
—— MetroStossel writes a well thought out, in-depth analysis of the history of anxiety disorders in modern times.
—— The Bookbag[A] full and frank account
—— Access magazine[A] wonderful book
—— Yahoo UKA delight to read
—— 4 stars , Independent On Sunday