Wildlife Warrior: Steve Irwin: 1962 - 2006, a Man Who Changed the World [Paperback]

Richard Shears (Author)

Book Description

Publication Date: November 15, 2006

Steve Irwin's sudden and tragic death made headline news around the world. Shock and grief followed. The world lost a man of heroic proportions. A man who as the Crocodile Hunter touched and changed lives everywhere. "Wildlife Warrior" charts Steve Irwin's amazing life - from his childhood catching snakes in Victoria, Australia, through to his work in the wilderness and in his zoo. It follows his love story with his wife Terri and his rise to fame. A down-to-earth adventurer with a love of all animals, he was passionate about wildlife conservation, life and his family. The book details his lesser-known work saving endangered habitats and furthering knowledge of crocodile behaviour, as well as his many adventures in the bush and further afield.

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"'There's only one way to shoot a crocodile, and that's with a camera' Steve Irwin"

About the Author

Richard Shears is the South East Asia correspondent for the Daily Mail. He and his wife have been friends of the Irwin family for many years, and Richard formally interviewed Steven Irwin and visited his Australia Zoo on a number of occasions, when he was awed by Steve's enthusiasm for saving wildlife. Richard is a prize-winning journalist and author of more than 20 books, the latest of which is Bloodstain, which examines the disappearance of British backpacker Peter Falconio in the Australian outback.

Product Details

• Paperback: 204 pages
• Publisher: New Holland Publishing Australia Pty Ltd; First Edition, NAP edition (November 15, 2006)
• Language: English
• ISBN-10: 1741105528
• ISBN-13: 978-1741105520
• Product Dimensions: 9 x 6.1 x 0.7 inches
• Shipping Weight: 12.6 ounces
• Average Customer Review: 4.1 out of 5 stars  See all reviews (14 customer reviews)
• Amazon Best Sellers Rank: #463,783 in Books (See Top 100 in Books)

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9 of 10 people found the following review helpful:

5.0 out of 5 stars bullseye, December 21, 2006

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VIDA (Vanuatu) - See all my reviews

This review is from: Wildlife Warrior: Steve Irwin: 1962 - 2006, a Man Who Changed the World (Paperback)

This book is a wonderful read , really hitting the target. I like the easy way it lays out Steve Irwin's life from his early years to his sad end and poignant farewell.

The simplicity of Richard Shears' writing style particularly strikes a chord with many of us in developing nations where more than 75% of the population can barely read. The author has allowed us to share, with the rest of the world, in the life of a man who wanted his message about caring for the earth and all its creatures to reach us all. And it has --through Wildlife Warrior. Bravo!

May we all have the courage to stand up and be counted even in the face of criticism and derision as Steve Irwin did.

10 of 12 people found the following review helpful:

4.0 out of 5 stars Accurate view of Steve Irwin's life, December 16, 2006

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Michael Downey (Manly, NSW Australia) - See all my reviews
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I found the book an interesting wrap up of a life cut short in it's prime; I wasn't an Irwin fan but I read the book to find out why people so admired him as I am a lover of wildlife. Mr. Shears wrote in a journalistic manner, clear & concise and without pretension and I got a fair idea of what sort of a man Steve Irwin was without mythology. A good read. Michael Downey

7 of 8 people found the following review helpful:

5.0 out of 5 stars Croc hunter-He changed our world, January 12, 2007

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Patricia L. Joubert (Winter Haven Florida) - See all my reviews
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This review is from: Wildlife Warrior: Steve Irwin: 1962 - 2006, a Man Who Changed the World (Paperback)

This is a very well done book about such a remarkable man. It was purchased for my daughter. His death broke her heart. He was/is her hero. She decided at age 4 she wanted to be a zoologist after watching croc hunter. Reading about her hero has brought her joy. It is a great tribute to a remarkable human being. CROCS RULE!!!