This is the September 9, 2026 Glacier National Park Conservancy Book Club selection. Register for the Zoom book club discussion with author Bruce McLellan here.

In this blend of science and memoir, Dr. Bruce McLellan combines decades of field research on more than 200 radio-collared bears with the story of raising a family in the wilderness. McLellan shares scientific insight on grizzly bear ecology and conservation, including behavior, diet, population dynamics, and the challenges of living alongside them. Meanwhile, family life in the wilderness poses its own challenges, from floods to wildfires, and coexisting with wildlife. McLellan offers rich personal insight and experience to bridge the gap between researcher and reader.