The Philosopher and the Wolf

I have just finished reading The Philosopher and the Wolf: Lessons from the Wild on Love, Death and Happiness by Philosophy Professor Mark Rowlands. I bought the book in the Borders closing down sale because it looked interesting and I wasn't disappointed.
Rowlands lived with a wolf for 11 years (in Alabama, Ireland, London and the South of France). The experience influenced him both as a person and as a philosopher and is recorded in this book. Rowlands compares and contrasts the behaviour of human animals (apes) with that of wolves - and we don't come out of it as attractive animals (scheming, deceptive, malicious, merciless). No wonder many people prefer their dogs to other people! And no wonder too that the early yogis, philosophers and enquirers into truth from all traditions took themselves off into the woods or mountains away from the influence of society and so called civilisation.
If you are interested in philosophy or if you are someone who prefers to run with the wolves than walk with the apes and wonders why then read this book. I heartily recommend it.