A Walk In Connection is a non-fiction memoir written by Tracy Ane Brooks. The author had embraced the jewelry-making arts that her father had taught her, and she was able to make a living from selling her designs, but she wanted more. When she heard that Kent Weber, who was one of the founders of Mission: Wolf, a rescue sanctuary for wolves and wolf-dog hybrids, would be bringing a wolf to the University of Colorado for an educational lesson on wolves and their role in the wild, she knew she was going to be there. Weber was a fascinating man who was committed to the rescue program, but Shaman, the wolf ambassador for the program, was the one who really caught Brooks' eye. Shaman made a point of ignoring the people sitting in that classroom while he studiously sniffed at their belongings and the other items in the classroom. Then he came by Brooks, and she held her breath as he investigated her chair and then, for a moment, their eyes met. She was stunned by the intensity in that young wolf's eyes, and the experience would propel her into a life devoted to animal rescue and working with wild animals.

Tracy Ane Brooks' non-fiction memoir, A Walk In Connection, is an engrossing account of the author's decades-long work with wolves, wolf-dogs and horses. As someone with two canine companions, I was especially interested in the differences between wolves and their domesticated cousins, dogs, and loved reading about how Brooks discovered how to earn the wolves' trust and, later on, devotion. Her descriptions of Mission: Wolf, the sanctuary she helped build and was a part of for over twenty years, are marvelous. Brooks is a gifted nature writer as well; one who can share her experiences with her audience with a timeless sense of immediacy. I felt as though I were there on that first day when she met Shaman and looked into his eyes for that moment, and that sense of being there continued on throughout my reading of her book. I also enjoyed that part of the story which detailed her work with the two Percheron horses she later acquired, and the work she did with Ikus, who was a particular challenge for her. Brooks' description of the techniques she used to eventually gain his trust and compliance show an intuitive and innate insight into animal behavior that is inspiring to say the least. A Walk In Connection is highly recommended.

A Walk In Connection by Tracy Ane Brooks is a non-fiction book on Tracy’s experiences of working closely with wolves and understanding them and their behaviors. A Walk In Connection is an autobiographical account of Tracy’s background and how she has always been drawn to wolves. Her opportunity came while attending an educational session where she encountered the speaker, Kent, whom she later went on to develop a relationship with, and Shaman, the first wolf she had met face to face. From then on, she continued to work closely with Shaman as well as various other wolves, including feeding them, taking them on walks, and bonding with them. Her experiences with each wolf and the amazing range of personalities and intuitive abilities that each wolf displays is captured wonderfully. The wolf pack structure is explored in detail, along with the alpha conflicts that accompany it. The book also includes Tracy's experiences working with horses.

A Walk In Connection by Tracy Ane Brooks provides great insight into the minds and behaviors of these shy, reclusive, intelligent, and highly perceptive creatures. I especially enjoyed reading about the various rivalries and dynamics that can develop in a wolf pack. It was also amazing to hear some of her encounters with wolves that almost made me question if wolves possess an intuition and intelligence beyond what we imagine. In the end, this book is not just about wolves, but also about the fact that essentially we all, humans and animals alike, share the same feelings and are capable of the same emotions. Hopefully, a book like this will go a long way towards developing compassion and respect for all animals and ending all forms of animal abuse and cruelty.

In the very interesting and intriguing true life story of author Tracy Ane Brooks, A Walk in Connection is a book that readers will devour all in one sitting if they can. Poring over Tracy's experiences living with wolves in her position as the co-founder and director of Mission: Wolf, a sanctuary for wolves in Colorado, her relationship with one special wolf, Shaman, and eventually, with one special horse, Ikus, informs her entire belief system on human-animal relationships. Tracy's story is one of great bravery, great trust, and great intuition, and is one that will have readers holding their breaths, shedding tears, and even laughing at times. Tracy's desire to share what she has learned, for the betterment of both humans and animals, shines through brightly in this highly emotional and heartfelt book.

I very much enjoyed A Walk in Connection. Author Tracy Ane Brooks has done a fantastic job in delivering her story in such a way that any reader, but especially those who love animals, will be completely enthralled. The descriptions of the inner lives of both animals and people are so genuine and insightful that it will often bring tears to readers' eyes. Her knowledge of the lives of animals, especially those of Shaman and Ikus, and her descriptions of how the animals became her teachers are phenomenal. I highly recommend this book, and I hope that author Tracy Ane Brooks will continue to provide her readers with additional stories from her life and adventures in the future!

A Walk In Connection by Tracy Ane Brooks is a fascinating account of her life with animals. The daughter of a silversmith, she follows in her father’s footsteps and starts her own home business, the Black Wolf Silver in 1987. Growing up in the mountains of Colorado, she has a natural affinity with nature and is already drawn to wolves, although she hasn’t seen one yet. After over a year, she presents her first jewelry collection at an exhibit, but sales are minimal and she feels the urge to expand her career. At the same time, she donates some of her pieces to charities and dreams about doing something for the animals. An encounter with Shaman, a British Colombian gray wolf, and Kent Weber, founder of Mission: Wolf, give her the chance to pursue her dream.

A Walk in Connection is Tracy Ane Brooks’ account of her close encounters with wolves and horses. A co-founder of a wolf sanctuary in Colorado, she has the enviable experience of getting to know the shy and powerful Shaman, the confident and curious Cyndar, the gruff grizzly-bear-like Hota, and many other wolves who find sanctuary in Mission: Wolf. Not known to be domestic animals, these wolves will show Tracy a glimpse of their captivating and sometimes cruel world. Highly social, wolves live in packs under the rule of an alpha male and female pair and in the wild, territorial disputes with other packs can lead to deadly encounters. In captivity, they display the same characteristics. Tracy also gets to own Ikus, a strong and independent horse who refuses to be tamed, forcing her to find novel ways to connect with him. Tracy Brooks’ life long experience with these animals should teach us that it is possible for humans and other members of the animal kingdom to communicate and live in harmony.