Heinrich's writing remains impeccable. His own enthusiasm for his subjects leaps from every page. In contrast to so many nature writers, Heinrich is someone who derives a spiritual boost every time he walks into the woods, yet doesn't attribute this to any actual spirits. Heinrich is a man of science, first and foremost, and his childlike wonder at each stirring creature destroys the stereotype of scientists who study nature without truly understanding it.

The concepts are explained in simple terms that we can all understand, and I found the mix of science and entertainment to be spot on. The chemical reactions that a bear undergoes while hibernating is educational and interesting; the story of a man who crashes through the ice onto a hibernating polar bear is entertaining.

I have nothing bad to say about this book. Heinrich is at the top of his game, and shows no sign of slowing down.

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