Good book with a lot of good stories in the pages. I really liked all the different perspectives and experiences.

1.75/5 stars! The content itself wasn't horrible for a non-fiction story. However, it just wasn't written in a way that made it at all interesting. It was exceptionally bland and if I picked it up off the shelf, I would likely put it back down after a chapter.

I received a free copy of this book via NetGalley and am voluntarily leaving a review

This was such an interesting read that had me on the edge of my seat even though it was non fiction, which never happens. What these people went through was awful but so inspiring too

I received a copy of this book in exchange for my honest review. Thank you NetGalley.

Bite Club features first-hand stories of survival from animal attacks all around the world. I do love story collections like this. I think the multiple stories breaks up the book and makes it easier to keep interest and get through. Especially for longer stories. Coming in at 240 pages, it IS a shorter read as well.
As cliche as it sounds, some of these stories were very inspiring. I can't imagine the level of trauma these survivors felt overall.

Well worth the read!

Fascinating accounts of attacks, mostly sharks but others are mentioned, and how the survivors cope with the aftermath. This is proof positive that support groups and talking about your feelings help to get through traumatic situations. Dave's proactiveness to get to other survivors has definitely helped others and created a community to continue the support. Truly inspirational!

This is a fascinating collection of stories from those who have survived an apex predator attack. It explores the physical and psychological ramifications of this rather unique situation. These folks' courage and perseverance to move on from their experiences and support one another through the Facebook group, Bite Club, is admirable.

Most of this book includes stories of shark attacks, but there is a lion, wolves and a bear story as well. What stuck out the most to me in these stories (most have taken place within the last 2 decades) is the amount of social media trolling these people have had to deal with simply for being in the wrong place at the wrong time. It hurt my heart to learn of the nastiness of those hiding behind their computers spewing their venom at people who are just trying to put their lives back together.

I strongly recommend (if the layout of the book remains the same as this was an ARC) if you are squeamish you should not read past the acknowledgments as there are extremely graphic pictures of the injuries suffered. I don't think these were included to be voyeuristic but simply to highlight what kind of damage these creatures and inflict and just how much some had to endure to return to some semblance of normal.

I am glad the world has someone like Dave, who created Bite Club as a solace for those in need of support from those in similar situations.

"Bite Club" by Douglas Wight is a gripping and inspiring book that brings together the personal accounts of people who have experienced some of the most horrifying and life-threatening animal attacks from around the world. This book is not for the faint of heart, as it describes in vivid detail the traumatic and often brutal encounters with predators like sharks, bears, lions, and more.

What makes this book so powerful is the way it delves into the emotional and psychological impact that such an attack can have on the victim, their families, and even their communities. It's not just about the physical injuries, but also the long-lasting emotional scars that can be left behind. These stories are not only about survival but also about the process of recovery and growth, which is often a lifelong journey.

One of the most impressive aspects of "Bite Club" is the way the author has brought together survivors from different parts of the world and different backgrounds to share their stories and support each other. This group of survivors provides a unique perspective and serves as a reminder that we are not alone in our struggles.

Douglas Wight's writing style is engaging and empathetic, and he clearly has a deep respect for the survivors and their experiences. The book is well-structured, with each chapter focusing on a different attack and survivor, making it easy to follow along.

In summary, "Bite Club" is a must-read for anyone interested in true stories of survival, human resilience, and the power of community. It's a book that will leave you feeling inspired and uplifted, despite the often-grim subject matter. I highly recommend it.

Douglas Wight not only reports the shock, gore and horror of an animal attack, he lets the reader get to know the victims as real people.

I am a sucker for a good animal attack story, and this title did not disappoint. Readers will find stories of ill-fated encounters with a variety of sharks (including the bizarre cookie cutter shark), wolves, lions, and bears. The new angle this book takes is to consider the victims' ongoing trauma and how sharing their stories with other survivors, such a through the social media group "Bite Club" can be healing. I have to be honest, that I did not find that part of the stories very interesting. I was in it for the voyeuristic thrill of hearing about the shocking ways that nature can come for us. There were also pictures detailing the various bites and scratches. A fascinating read to be sure!

This is a very interesting book about people who have had shark encounters and have lived to tell about it. At times cringe=worthy, it was overall an enjoyable read.

Thank you to NetGalley and the publisher for this ARC in exchange for an honest review.

This was a very interesting book. It has 14 cases of people that were bitten by wild animals, mostly sharks, and how they overcame the subsequent hurdles in their lives. Especially, the part that Bite Club, a support group for people that have been through this situation, created by Dave Pearson, has played in their role to recovery.

It was a truly inspirational book, and the stories do not focus on the gory details (even though there are some, obviously), but they focus on the resilience, endurance and ability to recover, physically and mentally, of all those involved.

I have to say that it was not surprising, but it was very sad, that the most recent cases all claim that the biggest difficulty to overcome was the hate they found on social media. What makes a person that is scrolling through social media, take time to actually send death threats to someone they never met, and only know the story portrayed in the media is beyond me. I will never understand why people spew hate in social media, but it bothers me even more when that hatred is directed at someone that is already suffering from major trauma.

Very interesting book, I recommend it to all that want to know more about it, and all that want to see the positive impact a group of people can have on each others lives.

The Bite Club is a truly inspiring read. Dave Pearson personally knew the need for getting together a club for others who survived predatory bites. The people in this book and their stories involving their bites and their mental and emotional survival afterwards are just amazing.

First off, I’m terrified of water I can’t see the bottom in, so I NEVER go swimming in the ocean. The only big body of water you’ll find me in is a swimming pool. Secondly, I’ve always been fascinated by the ocean and shark attacks. Crazy, huh? So, when I saw this book on shark (and other apex predator) encounters, I had to read it. The survivors stories are truly admirable and inspirational, and the pictures included are both jaw-dropping and nauseating. (There’s a trigger warning on the book cover so consider yourself warned). But these are true stories of horrifying animal attacks, and you get it all, right down to the gory pictures and every little detail of the person’s experience, and I really liked that. The only reason I didn’t give it five stars is because of the many grammatical and spelling errors. (PLEASE TELL ME THIS IS AN UNEDITED COPY!) Maybe it’s the British or Australian way of speaking, but every time I saw “in hospital” instead of “in the hospital” I died a little inside. It’s published in the UK, and most of the stories are told by Australian survivors, so perhaps there’s a language barrier there. I honestly don’t know, but the misspelling and numerous other grammatical errors were very distracting. I sincerely hope, if this IS an unedited copy, that they will hire a professional editor and go through it again with a fine tooth comb before publishing.