I am not too big fan of non-fiction and memior/biographies. A handful i like. But it was okay.
Sometimes i was a little bored and i think it has a bit of how it was written.

This is an interesting biography and coming of age story that focuses on how nature can heal. I had a hard time getting into it in the beginning but appreciated the insight into her life.

It was a little difficult to get going at first and to feel connected to the author and her story but I appreciated seeing her evolution from lost teen to environmentalist.

Wolf Girl: Finding Myself in the Wild is a memoir by Doniga Markegard. Released 1st April 2020 by Propriometrics Press, it's 264 pages and available in paperback, audio, and ebook formats.

There are physicians and therapists who are increasingly likely to prescribe nature walks for depression and other mental illness as part of a therapy regimen. Kindergartens and primary schools have incorporated nature walks, gardening, and outdoors activities as an integral part of their curriculum. We are inextricably tied to nature and people who live completely divorced from the outdoor environment are much more likely to have chronic illness and suffer from anxiety and depression.

Doniga Markegard explores the necessity of nature in our lives through her autobiography. Moving through a troubled adolescence, she finds her way by becoming immersed in the wild through a nature school (for non-traditional learners). Her writing style is simple and direct and sometimes uncomfortably straightforward.

Ostensibly aimed at young girls/women, I think this book could be a good fit for any age. There are potential triggers: drug use, sexual assault, teenaged runaways, rebellion, depression, amongst others. It makes for sometimes uncomfortable reading, but on the whole, worthwhile.

Four stars.

Disclosure: I received an ARC at no cost from the author/publisher for review purposes.

Have you ever experienced life through the eyes of another? Are you prone to ignore science and things about the environment because it is 'boring'? Perhaps this story is something you should pick up and read! It is a coming of age story is one that is raw and real.

I won't lie - it took me a while to get into this story, because it wasn't exactly a sub-genre that I would have read normally, but I was intrigued by the summary. That said - I am so glad that I immersed myself into this story. It is a beautifully written novel piggybacked off of real life understanding. The connection with nature makes you seek out the wild yourself!

Wolf Girl is a story about nature and how we fit in with nature. That subject had already been a lot on my mind with the extremely fluctuating temperatures and my flowers blossoming early. Would they survive the snows that were still falling in March?

Doniga tells her story of falling from her horse and going to that place only those in near fatal accidents can experience. This left a hole inside of her. I wanted to read her story because my husband has the similar hole that is only filled when he experiences nature. I want to understand that place better, but I'm limited with my inexperience.

This book was beautifully written. Doniga carries us through her troubled teens with explicit examples of bad decisions and depression without bogging us down with the emotions. We can share in her struggle through learning and healing. She shows us the start of a family and teaching the new generation how to be aware of the nature that surrounds us, of something far older and longer lived than us.

I also really appreciated the inclusion of some diary entries along with the idyllic prose. At times the story can get a little hippy-dippy, but mostly natural realism takes the center stage.

As with all things in life, there are sections I could leave on the editing floor and find the book more pleasant, but as it is, it remains an excellent book that I will highly recommend everyone read.

A wonderful read a book of finding oneself through many adventures and challenges.How a love for animals can transform your life.I wil be recommending this book and this author who is truly amazing.#netgalley#wolfgirl

This was such an interesting and unique book! The blurb instantly snagged my attention since this is a subject I am very passionate about. It was so captivating to read this from another’s perspective and on top of that, I had the chance to learn more about wildlife and sustainable living. I also loved how Doniga found herself through connecting with nature. The author did an excellent job of telling us about her troubled teens, but not lingering there, and spending more time in her beautiful journey of growth.
One thing I will say, though, is that the pacing was rather slow. This is not a bad thing, but I am used to (and prefer) something a little brisker.

Oh, what a beautiful coming of age. This book is the experience of the author regarding environmentalism and her childhood. It's about waking up to face our reality before it's too late.
Definitely giving this one to my younger sister, every young girl should read Wolf Girl.

This book is so relevant to today's media stories- Greta Thunberg, Luisa Neubauer, Rose Whipple, Kisha Erah Muaña and Arshak Makichyan are making sure their voices are being heard, just like Doninga Markegard. We have one life, one planet and just one chance to use them both for the betterment of ourselves and those around us. Markegard's is an unusual read taking her from a troubled childhood to tracking wolves, and becoming a lover of all things nature related. It is an interesting and though provoking read, one that will awaken your senses and open you mind to what could happen if we don't all wake up, listen and beware.

As someone who loves wolves and reading books about them, I really enjoyed this story. It wasn’t what I expected, although I didn’t know too much about it, but I was pleasantly surprised. This was a great coming of age story that felt empowering and true to it’s core. I will definitely be picking up more by this author in the future!

Note: I received an advanced readers' copy in exchange for my honest review of this book!

I think that I am just too old for this book. It was written for young women, and so this title just rather eluded me. I was not able to finish it and I just did not feel brought into the story itself. My apologies to the author!