The Bear Cupboard - Bernard, Pola

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Biographie:
Pola Bernard, the eldest daughter of Canadian immigrants, was raised in California from the age of seven. Learning english as a second language sparked her love of grammar and story writing. Over the years she's collected stories and experiences from all of her many travels. Including backpacking across Europe at age 50, and hiking the Camino de Santiago in her sixties. She's called the Great Smoky Mountains her home for over 30 years and is a beloved fixture amongst the locals of Townsend Tennessee. Trapping a bear with a peanut butter sandwich is a story retold over many a campfire. Pola's deep understanding of nature, animals, and her no-nonsense approach to handling unexpected or difficut situations lends itself well to the magic of her tales....

Sommaire:
An unforgettable journey of survival, courage, and the power of forgiveness. Deep in the heart of the Smoky Mountains, Palo lives a life intertwined with nature, cherishing every bird song and dewdrop. But one crisp autumn day, a tranquil walk takes a horrifying turn when she's accidentally shot by two hunters and left for dead in a bear cave. Alone and injured, Palo awakens to a terrifying reality: she's not alone. A grieving mother bear, who has just lost her cub, is her unexpected protector. As winter descends, Palo learns the true meaning of survival, forging an extraordinary bond with the wild and discovering inner strength she never knew she possessed. While her family desperately searches, clinging to hope from a mysterious diary entry, Palo's world is transformed by the harsh beauty of the wilderness and the surprising compassion of a creature of the wild. This heartwarming and inspiring tale explores:The incredible resilience of the human spirit when faced with unimaginable challenges. The unexpected bonds that can form between humans and animals. The profound act of forgiveness and its power to heal. The wild beauty of the Smoky Mountains and lessons learned from nature. Join Palo on an adventure that will keep you on the edge of your seat and touch your heart. Perfect for readers who love stories of survival, nature, and redemption. For fans of authors like Jean Craighead George and Gary Paulsen, The Bear Cupboard offers a unique blend of wilderness adventure and heartwarming character development....