By Lynn Schooler
Alaska is a character in this memoir of a wildlife guide's six-year friendship with Michio Hoshino, a renowned Japanese outdoor photographer, and their search for a rare species of bear. Oprah meets Audubon as Schooler seeks meaning in the death of his friend via an exploration of Alaska's natural history. Schooler is at his best when he revels in the grandeur of his surroundings with graceful understatement. (Ecco, $25.95)
Bottom Line: Bracing breath of fresh air
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